Action research

Basics of Action Research

1. ACTION RESEARCH THOSHINA THOMAS KEYI SAHIB TRAINING COLLEGE

2. ACTION RESEARCH Action Research is a research of the teacher,for the teacher and by the teacher.

3. MEANING AND DEFINITION OF ACTION RESEARCH According to Stephen M Corey , “Action Research is a process for studying problems by practitioners scientifically to take decision for improving their current practises”.

4. PECULIARITIES OF ACTION RESEARCH It is concerned with school problems and is carried on by school personnel toimprove schoolpractice . Compared with other kinds of educational research it is simple and easier to conduct. It is organised investigative activity aimed towards the study leading to constructive change in the qualitative improvement of the work of the endeavour concerned. It is research designed to solve a felt problem that have a direct application in the setting in which the research is conducted. Action research is a type of applied research or decision-oriented research .The researcher is the practitioner himself,who will take the decision and enjoy its benefit. It is undertaken to solve an immediate practical problem and the goal of adding to scientific knowledge is only secondary .

5. OBJECTIVES OF ACTION RESEARCH To improve the working conditions of various infrastructural components of a school. To develop scientific attitude among teachers where by they are motivated to study problems scientifically before taking decisions. To develop democratic attitude among studentsand teachers while understanding and solving their problems . To bring excellence in school working. To develop the ability and understanding among administrators toimprove and modify school conditions with a scientific out look. To root out the conservative and static environment prevailing in most schools. To make the school system effective for generating a healthy environment conducive to learning. To raise the levelof perfomance and the level of aspiration of the students.

6. STEPS OF ACTION RESEARCH Identification of the problem Pin pointing the problem. Analysing the causes of the problem. Formulating action hypothesis. Design for testing the action hypothesis. Conclusion.