ACTION RESEARCH

Action research

Action research is a a deliberate, solution oriented investigation made by a person or a group. It involves action and research. Action is in the sense that it brings about some changes in the area which action research focus on and research. In the sense that it is a systematic investigation into a problem The term action research was coined by Kurt lewin

Key points:____

*Action research is a kind of applied research

*It is a a reflective process which help teachers to explore and

 examine aspects of teaching and learning method to take action to change and improve

 

*it helps educator's to develop practical solutions to address them quickly and effectively

Steps of action research:_

*Title of the study

*Statement of the problem

 

*Need and significance of the study

*Objectives of the study

*Probable causes of the problem

*Formulation of action hypothesis

*Design of the study

*Analysis of data

*Findings

*Conclusion

Objective or purpose:_

*To improve classroom teaching

*To raise the achievement level of students

*To facilitate suitable atmosphere for effective learning

*To help teachers and administrators to study their problems well

*To develop scientific attitude in teachers

*T0 remedy problems of delinquency and backwardness

*To help School authorities to find out suitable rmedial measures....

Characteristics of action research

• Focus on immediate problem and its solution
  
• Not concerned with building theories or generalisation
  
• Aims to improve practices or work conditions
  
•  A plan of action
  
• The educator researches on practices
  
•  Dynamic process
  
•  Practical Focus
  
•  Sharing the search
  
• Application of action research in classroom
  
• Classroom action research begin with or questions about classroom experiences issues or challenges
  
• It is a reflexive process which helps teacher to explore and examine aspects of teaching and learning and to take action to change and improve
  

 Methods

• Observing individuals or  the groups
  
• Using audio and video recording
  
• Using structure or unstructured interviews
  
• Using for taking photography
  
• Distributing survey or questionnaires
  

Example of action research...

A mathematical teacher at the time of practice time of practice and and drill works find that some of the students are not able to to solve the problems in spite of fact

 Remedial measures:_

* The topic has been taught to them in class

*The problem have already been assigned to them in form of homework for practice

*while checking the home assignment that teacher has found that they have correctly solved the problem

Advantages of action research....

*It develops attitude in the teachers

*Teachers can adopt a teaching method and promote all round development of the people

* It increase achievement level of students

*Curriculum can be effectively developed

*It solves problem on discipline

*It removes discrepancies among pupils and students

*Solves problems of delinquency and backwardnes

Disadvantages:_

*Lack of time

*Validity

*Results are not generalizable

*Range of models and process

*Lack of generalizability

*Lack of repeatability and rigour

*Difficulties in distinguishing between action and research

*Delay in in completion of action research due to  wide range of reasons are not rare occurrences