Investigación-Acción

Investigación-Acción

1. It is cyclical in nature. It can treat a single cycle or several cycles depending on the problem.

   • They help to organize the process, and less to develop explanations of our practice.

2. According to Escudero (1990) the design of an action-research project can be:

   • initial problem identification
   • to develop a reasoned strategic plan
   • reflect critically on what has happened

3. The plan includes the diagnosis of the problem or general research idea; action refers to the implementation of the action plan; observation includes an evaluation of the action through appropriate methods and techniques; reflection means reflecting on the results of the evaluation and on the total action and process of the research, leading to the identification of a new problem and, of course, to a new cycle of planning, action, observation and reflection.

   • The main goal is personal improvement for social transformation, so it is essentially collaborative.

4. McNiff (1996) proposed 9 main points which are: Chech, identify, imagine, implement, register, modify, control, evaluate and continue.

5. Elliott (1993), points out the research process as a general idea whose purpose is to improve or change some problematic aspect of professional practice; the problem is identified, diagnosed and then the hypothesis of action or strategic action is proposed.

6. A research project begins with the search for or identification of a problem, on which action can be taken.

   • he important thing is to identify an area that you want to investigate and be sure that you can change some
     • Always be realistic about what can and cannot be changed in practice.

7. Diagnosis of the problem/situation

   • The purpose is to provide a comprehensive description and explanation of the current situation.;

8. Documentary revision

   • Gathering information about the topic you want to investigate, about the action you want to implement.