How is Action Research Defined?
Action Research is a three-step spiral process of (1) planning which involves reconnaissance; (2) taking actions; and (3) fact-finding about the results of the action. Kurt Lewin (1947) Action Research is the process by which practitioners attempt to study their problems scientifically in order to guide, correct, and evaluate their decisions and actions. Stephen Corey (1953) Action Research in education is study conducted by colleagues in a school setting of the results of their activities to improve instruction. Carl Glickman (1992) Action Research is a fancy way of saying lets study whats happening in our organisation and decide how to make it a better place. Emily Calhoun (1994) As an example, if a company had a problem with absenteeism, then the steps in action research would be as follows: 1. The researcher would gather comprehensive data about both the specific problem (from the company) and the general topic (from a literature studv) 2. The researcher and the stakeholders would
