In being introduced to Action Research I have learned that it is the study of specific material through focused efforts with the goal of improving the quality of an organization and its performance. It is done using data and analyzing that data to improve one's own group, team, or business. It can be done alone or with others, which is know as a collaborative inquiry.
This type of research is of great benefit to those in edcuation because it provides new opportunities for appraising their abilities and styles of teaching . In addition it allows educators to explore and test new ideas and then to asses how effective those ideas were. This leads to new and imporved approaches within the world of edcuation at all levels.
The steps included in an action reasearch project may include, setting the foundation; analyzing data; developing deeper understanding; engaging in self reflection; exploring pogrammatic patterns; determing direction; taking action for school improvement; and sustaining that improvement.
I have not exactly decided as of yet on my project but plan on using action research toward understanding the relationship between the student athlete and how being an athlete motivates them toward being a better student and getting better grades.
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