Characteristics of action research

   Action Research-

Action research is an interactive inquiry process. It works in cycle. It starts with planning. Once the planning is done then action or implementation of planning is done. Next step is to observe the effect of the action. The feedback gives us the information about the success of the research. If success is not seen then again the process begins with another action plan. Action research is a good tool for teacher to enhance her/his teaching skills, standard of teaching, standard of students achievement and standard of school. Action research is very useful in education field.

 

Characteristics of action research-

1.      Action research is an effective process which develops the professional skills of the teacher, enhances his/her teaching standards.

2.      The direction of the action research is from profession to theories or principle.

3.      Action research is a cyclic process.(Planning, Action or Implementation, Observation and Feedback)

4.      Researcher is a part of this process.

5.      Action research can be done by one or two teachers together.

6.      The interest is shown in specific sample in action research.

7.      The outline of the action research is flexible.

8.      The application of the result obtained by action research is limited.

9.      The aim of action research is not to establish some theory or principle like traditional scientific research.

10.  The teacher can set the rules and various action plans related to local situation as the problem of teacher is of local nature.

 

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