Action Research

Action research is a process for studying problem by practitioners scientifically to take decision for improving their current practices.                                                                        

 ~ Stephen M Corey~

Action research is research used by teachers, supervisors and administrators to improve the quality of their decisions and actions.                                                                                                         

~Good~

Action research is focused on the immediate application, not on the development of theory. It has placed its emphasis on real problem – here and now in a local setting.                                 

J. W. Best

Characteristics of Action Research

• Focus on Immediate Problem and its solution

• Not concerned with building theories or generalization

• Aims to improve practices or work conditions

• Need little efforts, resources and finances

• A practical focus

• The educator-researcher’s own practices

• Collaboration

• Dynamic process

• A plan of action

• Sharing research

What is classroom Action Research?

Classroom action research begins with a question or questions about classroom experiences,

issues or challenges.

It is a reflective process which helps teachers to explore and examine aspects of teaching and learning and to take action to change and improve.

Classroom action research is a method of finding out what works best in your own classroom

so that you can improve student learning.

In its nutshell …

Action research may be said to be research of the teacher, for the teacher and by the teacher.

Purpose

Create Healthy and Proper Class Room condition and Environment

Facilitate better teaching learning process

Maximum welfare of Students

Objectives of Action Research

 To develop scientific attitude among teachers; motivated to solve problem scientifically before taking decisions about complicated issues.

 To improve various infra-structural facilities of an educational institution.

 To develop democratic attitude among learners and teachers while understanding and solving their problems.

 To bring excellence in the working style of the institution.

 To raise the level of performance and the level of aspiration of students.

 To root out the conservative and static environment prevailing in the most educational institutions.

 To develop the ability and insight among the professionals to improve and modify institutional conditions with a scientific outlook.

 To make the educational system effective for generating a healthy environment conducive for learning.

Steps to conduct Action research

1. Identification of the Problem

2. Pin-pointing the problem / Defining the Problem

3. Analysis of probable causes of the problem

4. Formulation of Action hypotheses

5. Action Plan : Development of a design for testing the action hypotheses

6. Drawing conclusions

Areas of Classroom Action Research

 Problem of spelling errors in languages (English & Malayalam)

 Problem of hand writing.

 Problem of discipline and code of conduct.

 Problem of poor attendance in the class.

 Problem of wrong pronunciation in language learning.

 Problem of copying in examination.

 Problem of specific backwardness in Maths/Science/English.

 Problem of map reading skill.

 Problem of homework.

 Problem of lack of self-confidence while communicating.

 Problem of writing speed among students

Outline of Action Research Report

 Introduction

Meaning of Action research.

Expert’s views on Action research in Education

Meaning of Action research related to Classroom Problems

Characteristics of Action Research in education

How did you identify the problem

 Need and Importance of the study

 Statement of the Problem

 Objectives of the Study

 Analysis of the probable causes of the problem

 Action Hypotheses

 Sample

 Action Plan

 Analysis & Interpretation

 Conclusion

 Bibliography