ACTION RESEARCH

ACTION RESEARCH

1. DEFINITION MARTIN PARROTT

   • It is a way of ensuring that we continue to learn even as we teach. It helps stave off staleness and routine

2. CHARACTERISTICS ACCORDING TO ELLIOTT

   • It analyses the human actions
   • Analyses social situations that students and teachers experience
   • It uses an exploratory approach
   • Explain what happens in the classroom in relation to specific teaching contents
   • Involves teachers and students: their beliefs, values, intentions, decisions
   • It uses direct simple language

3. PHASES OF ACTION RESEARCH

   • Phase 1: Develop a plan of action to
     • Improve what is already happening
     • Identify and examine a puzzle or problem area in your teaching

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