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Action Research Cycle Structure

The document outlines the action research cycle structure for teacher-researchers, emphasizing the importance of identifying a clear problem and formulating focused research questions. It details steps including designing a plan, collecting data using various tools, analyzing the data, reporting findings, and reflecting on outcomes for continuous improvement. The cycle encourages iterative adjustments to enhance educational practices.

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Action Research Cycle Structure

The document outlines the action research cycle structure for teacher-researchers, emphasizing the importance of identifying a clear problem and formulating focused research questions. It details steps including designing a plan, collecting data using various tools, analyzing the data, reporting findings, and reflecting on outcomes for continuous improvement. The cycle encourages iterative adjustments to enhance educational practices.

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ACTION RESEARCH CYCLE STRUCTURE

1) A problem is anything that the teacher-researcher finds dysfunctional


or unsatisfactory in the classroom.
- Clearly define and delimit the problem you want to address.
- A well-defined problem leads to effective research questions.
Step 1: Identify - Basic rules for formulating research questions:
the problem • Be specific and focused
• It is related to the identified problem
• Ensure it is measurable or observable in the classroom
• Aoid yes/no questions
2) Design a plan to address the problem
- Literature review: examine existing studies to understand what
has been done and identify what might be helpful for your case
- Objectives: description of what you want to achieve. Make them
clear and realistic (e.g.: To foster participation in speaking
Step 2: Plan of
activities)
action
- Hypotheses: speculations used as a guide for the research. Here
you might include all the changes to be done in the class (new
methodologies, tasks, approaches, strategies…) (e.g.: Active &
interactive methodologies may increase participation in speaking
activities)
3) Choose tools and methods to gather relevant data
- Some common tools
Step 3: Data • Surveys/questionnaires
collection • Observation techniques
• Interviews
• Tests (pre- and post- intervention)
• Discussion groups
4) Examine the collected data to understand trends, patterns, outcomes,
changes…
• Quantitative: statistical tools to analyze numerical data
Step 4: Analyze (e.g.: comparing scores in tests)
data and form • Qualitative: Identify themes and patterns in non-
conclusions numerical data (e.g.: analyze student feedback on group
discussions)
• Combination of both: a more comprehensive
understanding of the situation
5) Present your findings to other academics, teachers, colleagues,
parents, students…
- Some methods:
• Research articles
Step 5: Report • Educational journals
and share
• School presentations
• School reports
• Workshops
• Formal meetings
6) Reflect on the outcome and identify areas for improvement
Step 6: Make
- Use your findings and conclusions to adjust teaching strategies or
adjustments
refine future research
and repeat
- Repeat the cycle to continue improving educational practices

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