Benefits and barriers of action research

Read the following articles about action research (see attached):

Action Research Fosters Empowerment and Learning Committees”
Themes in education: Action research.
Supporting Technology Integration Through Action Research”
Practical Strategies for Facilitating Classroom Teachers’ Involvement in Action Research”

Answer the following questions:

a. What is your definition and/or understanding of action research?
b. What are the benefits of and barriers to action research?
c. Do you see the value of conducting classroom-based inquiries?
d. What are three questions you have about action research?

Benefits and barriers of action research

Read the following articles about action research (see attached):

Action Research Fosters Empowerment and Learning Committees”
Themes in education: Action research.
Supporting Technology Integration Through Action Research”
Practical Strategies for Facilitating Classroom Teachers’ Involvement in Action Research”

Answer the following questions:

a. What is your definition and/or understanding of action research?
b. What are the benefits of and barriers to action research?
c. Do you see the value of conducting classroom-based inquiries?
d. What are three questions you have about action research?