Action Research

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Im baaaack!

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What is Action Research?
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• Its called
• Action Research because you, as the
  researcher, have the ability to make changes
  based on your results.

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Action Research in 3 Easy Steps!

• Research
• Question(s)

Analyze Your Data
Conduct Your Research
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Step 1 Research Question(s)

• Identify a gap in knowledge or a problem area
  in teaching and/or learning.

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Find a topic

• that is a priority for you
• where performance can be improved
• where you have the authority to make changes
  based on the results of your research

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What are YOUR priorities?

• Improved test scores
• Better understanding of science concepts
• Positive classroom behaviors
• Better lab facilitation skills
• Increased student enjoyment of science
• Improved group activities
• Improved student motivation

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Three Questions

• What do I want to know?
• Whats the best way to find this out?
• What data do I need?

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Workbook Activity

• Turn to page 2 in your workbook
• Read the discussion section at the bottom of the
  page
• Respond to the three questions
• Share your ideas with a friend

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Step 2
Conduct Your Research
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Types of Data

• Quantitative
• Qualitative

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Workbook Activity

• Turn to page 3
• Read the discussion section at the bottom of the
  page
• Respond to the three questions
• Share your ideas with a friend

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Step 3 Data Analysis

• Trends
• Patterns
• Relationships

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Data Based Decision Making
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Reporting Results

• Abstract
• Problem Statement
• Literature Review
• Research Results
• Interpretation of Results
• Action Plan (next steps)

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Workbook Activity

• Turn to page 4
• Read the discussion section at the bottom of the
  page
• Share your ideas with a friend
• The three questions are for future use.

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Action Research Timeline

• Preliminary Research question(s) 7/21/06
• Finalize Research Question(s) 9/29/06
• Gather pre-data October-November 2006
• Project Design/Literature Review 11/1/06
• Conduct Research November 2006-March 2007
• Gather post-data March 2007
• Submit report April 27, 2007

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