Action Research

Start with an overview

Begin with the mind map called Action Research that describes systematic inquiry by people involved in teaching and learning. It offers a starting point for seeing who can take part in this kind of inquiry.

Then open Action research in education. This map highlights inquiry carried out by participants and its connection to making better decisions. As you study, compare the ways the maps describe who takes part and what they are trying to understand.

The note created from an Action Research mind map offers another way into the topic. It covers types and advantages of action research, data collection techniques and how to apply it. Use its headings to organize what you want to explore next.

Explore practice and classroom research

Several maps share the title Action Research, but their excerpts show different starting points. One describes work by an education professional to address a local problem. Another looks at solving a problem or gathering information to inform local practice. Compare these descriptions with the overview you read first.

The map on classroom research by teachers also lists models and criteria for action research. You can use it alongside the other maps to consider how inquiry relates to educational practice.

There is also a flashcard deck on the theoretical foundations for practice. After reading a map or the note, open the deck and use the cards as another way to study the material.

Use the quiz and connect your study

After exploring the maps, take the listed quiz and see which questions it asks. Keep a map nearby when you return to a concept you want to examine again. The quiz and maps offer different formats for engaging with the page’s resources.

Action Research is a section of Educational Research Methods, within Education and pedagogy (incl. teaching methods, curriculum, educational psychology). Use the resources here to focus on this section as you study the unit. Choose a map and follow its ideas into the note or flashcards.