The purpose of undertaking action research is to bring about change in specific contexts, as Parkin (2009) describes it. Through their observations and communications with other people, …

Action research is a systematic progressive process of meaningful investigation to improve an identified problem within one's own teaching practices. “Action research is characterized as …

These vignettes, most of which have been written by teachers and principals with whom I have worked, show readers what action research looks like in practice and who does it.

Develop measurable data collection ideas: (Some suggestions include: surveys, questionnaires, exhibits, portfolios, interviews, rating scales, inventories, visual recordings, photography, …

The process of conducting action research, along with its applications and benefits, are reviewed and contextualized within the work of classroom teachers. Perspectives held by educators …

Action research is a form of investigation designed for use by teachers to attempt to solve problems and improve professional practices in their own classrooms.

It describes action research studies conducted by MetLife Fellows Jane Fung, Lara Goldstone, Janet Price, Carol Tureski, Natasha Warikoo, and Matt Wayne and how we use the action …