• Action research refers to teacher-conducted classroom research that seeks to clarify and resolve practical teaching issues and problems. The word research refers to a systematic approach to carrying out investigations and collecting information that is designed to illuminate an issue or problem and to improve classroom practice. The word action refers to taking practical action to resolve classroom problems. (Richard & Farrell, 2005)

• Teachers do action research to solve real classroom problems, improve their teaching strategies, and enhance student learning

• It’s implemented through a cycle with 4 main stages: Planning, action,  observation, reflection, it is an on-going process

What is action research?

• Action research refers to teacher-conducted classroom research that seeks to clarify and resolve practical teaching issues and problems. The word research refers to a systematic approach to carrying out investigations and collecting information that is designed to illuminate an issue or problem and to improve classroom practice. The word action refers to taking practical action to resolve classroom problems.

  Why do teachers do it?

• to solve real classroom issues

  How is it implemented?

• Through a cycle: Planning, action,  observation, reflection

What is Action research?

Action research refers to teacher-conducted classroom research that seeks to clarify and resolve practical teaching issues. It combines systematic investigation ('research') with efforts to improve practice ('action').

Why do teachers do it?

Improve Teaching Practice and Enhance Student Learning.

How is it implemented?

It is implemented through a cycle of 4 stages: planinng, action, observation, reflection.

PLANNING – Identify the problem and prepare your strategy

ACTION – Implement it in the classroom

OBSERVATION – Watch, collect, and record what happens

REFLECTION – Analyze what worked, what didn’t, and decide the next step

1. Action research refers to teacher-conducted classroom research that seeks to clarify and resolve practical teaching issues and problems. The word research refers to a systematic approach to carrying out investigations and collecting information that is designed to illuminate an issue or problem and to improve classroom practice. The word action refers to taking practical action to resolve classroom problems.

2. Teachers do action research to solve real classroom problems, improve their teaching strategies, and better support student learning.

3. It’s implemented through a cycle: Planning, action,  observation, reflection

   1. Plan a change or strategy,

   2. Act by applying it in class,

   3. Observe the results,

   4. Reflect to evaluate and adjust for improvement.