Action Research

Action research is a method for intentional learning from experience, originally formulated by social psychologist Kurt Lewin .

"Action Research" is characterised by intervention in real world systems followed by close scrutiny of the effects. Its aim is to improve practice and it is typically conducted by a combined team of practitioners and researchers. The action research cycle: Data Collection > Evaluation > Action > Critical Reflection > Data Collection > Evaluation...

It is also related to the Participatory Action Research (PAR) method.

EXTERNAL LINKS

CARN Collaborative Action Research Network

Action Research Resources from the Southern Cross University

Action Research by Martin Ryder at the University Of Colorado At Denver (School of Education)

Teacher action research from Edchange.

PARnet.org One of the oldest websites dedicated to the action research community sponsored by the Cornell Participatory Action Research Network. Includes the PARchives , a field repository and bibliographic database.

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