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Action research as an enhancement of natural problem solving
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Abstract "I think of action research as an extension of a natural approach to problem
solving. Faced with a novel situation we often first investigate. We then
develop an intention to act, and carry it out. We notice if it worked. Action
research similarly cycles between intention, action and review. To t... view more
"I think of action research as an extension of a natural approach to problem
solving. Faced with a novel situation we often first investigate. We then
develop an intention to act, and carry it out. We notice if it worked. Action
research similarly cycles between intention, action and review. To this
natural process it adds certain important enhancements. The review component
is strengthened. Rigour and theory are given more attention. More
care is given to identify who else should be involved, and how. Flexibility
is strengthened. A variety of processes are used, many borrowed from
other literatures and practices.
This paper begins with a broad overview of action research from this perspective.
Different aspects of my own variations on this approach are then
examined and described in more detail. As I examine my use of action
research, I illustrate my comments with examples. Most of these are taken
from a university class I facilitated for many years." (author's abstract)... view less
Keywords
action research; problem solving; participation; action theory; methodology
Classification
Research Design
Free Keywords
flexibility; rigour; data-driven research; meta-methodology
Document language
English
Publication Year
2007
Page/Pages
p. 149-167
Journal
International Journal of Action Research, 3 (2007) 1+2
Issue topic
Diversity of action research: experiences and perspectives
ISSN
1861-1303
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed
Licence
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