Action Reseach

Action Reseach

1. Inductive Reasoning

   • develops generalizations based on observations
     • teacher examines textbooks to make conclusions

2. Deductive Reasoning

   • conclusions based on principle, observations and experiences
     • teacher concludes that all research materials have the same benefits

3. knowledge

   • experience
     • read
       • hear
         • trust
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4. Definition: Formal, systematic application of the scientific method to the study of educational problems.

   • Benefits of Action Research
     • Can be used to fill gaps between theory and practice
       • teacher empowerment
         • student learning can be enhanced
   • Challenges of Research
     • Time consuming process
       • Conflict between teaching and research
         • Validity of data can be breached
   • Problems of Research
     • Small samples lead to errors
       • one or more premise is incorrect, conclusion may be too