Action Research
Otherwise known as…
Action Research
 Practitioner Research
 Practice-based research
 Teacher research
 Teacher-as-researcher
 Classroom research
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Basic Differences
Traditional
Research
Action
Research
Purpose
Conclusion
Decision
Focus
Theory
Practice
Standard
Truth
Usefulness
Clues…
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Look for value-laden terms in the title
and/or research question
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Example: “Was this technique effective
in improving educational performance for
students in a particular classroom?
Criteria for Evaluating Action
Research
1.
2.
3.
4.
Does the research provide accurate
information about the practices
studied?
Does the research serve the needs of a
given audience?
Is the research realistic, frugal, and
diplomatic?
Was the research conducted legally
and ethically?
Groupwork
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In groups, answer the following
questions on page 184:
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#1, 2, & 4
Fill out the Credibility Scorecard on p.
185.