ACTION RESEARCH (AR)

V.R.Shiny

CBS

CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION TO ACTION RESEARCH (AR)

2. DEFINITION AND MEANING

3. AR PROCESS

4. AR IN EDUCATION

5. AR IN BUSINESS

6. EMPOWERMENT

The term “Action Research” was

coined by Kurt Lewin (1946).

“Action learning is about putting

ourselves in the driving seat of

our learning.” (Gawith, 1995)

Definition

What is “Action Research” ?

Action Research is a disciplined process of

inquiry conducted by and for those taking

the action. The primary reason for

engaging in action research is to assist the

“actor” in improving and/or refining his or

her actions.

Action Researc

h

PROCESS

There are 3 types of Action Research

:

Type 1:

the scientific-technical view of problem

solving;

Type 2:

practical-deliberative action research;

and

Type 3:

critical-emancipatory action research.

Action Research in MOE

Reflect – Think about what we want to

focus on

Plan – Plan what to do

Act – Carry out plan , collect evidence

Observe – Observe , monitor and record

Reflect – Reflect on what has happened to

improve further

AR IN BUSINESS

When coming to the business point of view

managers find interesting in action research.

Let’s see why do they find interesting.

These are the reasons :

•It uses as an integral part of research. It

integrates thought and action.

•It is focused on the researcher’s professional

values rather than methodological

considerations.

•It allows practitioners to research their own

professional activities.

•It helps to improve practice at workplace.

•It helps managers in their professional

development by critically examining their own

beliefs and practices.

•It helps managers to be multidisciplinary and

work across technical, cultural and functional

boundaries

•It helps managers in implementing change

effectively. Action research is founded on a

research relationship in which those managers

involved are participants in the change process.

•It pursues both change in the form of action and

understanding through research.

Reasons contd…..

•It is problem-focused, context-specific and future-

oriented.

•It helps to develop a holistic understanding.

•It can use a variety of data collection methods

that suit an organization's environment.

Reason contd ..

Action Research Outcomes :

In business, education, and healthcare,

action research can be a practical means

for

Improving practice

Policy

Programmes

In community development work, action

research is also expressly used to

empower community members.

Action Research and Organizational

Change

Action research can be utilized at the

organizational level to enact change

But while action research can offer

much to the management of

organizational change, it is generally

seen as a research strategy rather than a

core management strategy

A common goal in

action

research is to empower

practitioners to improve

their practice by

recognizing how they

can make a

contribution to their

own

learning and

development.

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