I knew little about what action research was before completing the assigned readings for the week. Upon reading about this research technique I was excited and ready to begin using it. Action research provides an opportunity for members within the school to become problem solvers. It is a systematic approach to identifying and solving problems that deal with the students, teachers, and administrators in your building. Action research, by nature, fosters collaboration among colleagues as they develop into lifelong problem identifiers and solvers. Action research also is intended to lead to action and unlike other research techniques it is cyclical and the process never stops.
Most educators are currently using some form of action research and they don't even know it. The beautiful thing about action research is that it provides a systematic framework that is data driven and intentional in dealing with problems specific to your situation. Traditional research techniques attempt to provide a "one size fits all" which we all know is ineffective due to the unique, specific challenges faced by each school. I am excited to begin using this research method in my career as an educator, but I also see how it will be useful in all areas of my life as become a problem solver.
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