Action Research

Question 1

The steps in “Action Research:”

Answer 1

1. Identify the problem
2. Collect Data
3. Analyze and Interpret Data
4. Take Action
5. Reflection

“ICAT”

Question 2

“Identify the problem” in action research:

Answer 2

Determine what areas of interest require investigation, for example, curriculum, student outcomes, instruction or technology related. Develop questions that will lead to a hypothesis and the research effort. Develop a research methodology.

Question 3

“Collect data” in action research:

Answer 3

Collect raw data that will help in answering the research questions. Some tools that can be utilized are standardized tests, surveys, questionnaires and interviews.

Question 4

“Analyze and Interpret Data” in action research:

Answer 4

This involves organizing the data into terms that can be understood so decisions can be made about the results.

Question 5

“Take Action” in action research means:

Answer 5

The final step is to make a decision by taking action on your research problem. Example: this could be implementation, modification or discontinuance of a school curriculum or program.

Question 6

Action research is based:

Answer 6

on solving specific problems that local practitioners face in their schools and communities. Action research is based on the idea that having a “researcher attitude” is helpful in dealing with your complex and changing environments.

Question 7

“Reflective Practice” is:

Answer 7

Assess the effects intervention to determine if improvement has occurred or if the problem was resolved.

Question 8

_____________know what you want to investigate, develop questions about the area and establish a research methodology .

Answer 8

Identify the problem

Question 9

_____________gather information about your research question.

Answer 9

“Collect data” administer teacher-made, standardized tests, surveys and interviews.

Question 10

_____________interpret collected data to answer the research question.

Answer 10

“Analyze and Interpret Data”

Question 11

___________this is the stage to make a final decision on the results; continue, modify or discontinue program or curriculum.

Answer 11

” Take Action”

Question 12

The are four elements or themes to action research:

Answer 12

1. Empowerment of participants
2. Collaboration through participation
3. Acquisition of knowledge
4. Social change

Question 13

Action research is based on the following guidelines:

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1. Educators become more effective by working on problems they identify and have control over
2. Educators support one another through collaboration
3. Educators worked together and increase their professional development

Question 14

The typical action research case involves:

Answer 14

An educator investigating an issue in the classroom or a team of educators working on an issue outside the classroom.

Question 15

In action research, an educator maybe seeking solutions to problems of:

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1. Classroom management
2. Instructional strategies
3. Use of materials
4. Student learning

Question 16

Sources of data from action research include:

Answer 16

1. Interviews
2. Field notes
3. Questionnaires
4. Focus groups
5. Journals
6. Logs from meetings
7. Case studies
8. Surveys
9. Classroom records
10. Self-assessment