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Reflections from an Action Researcher: Why We Do What We Do
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Abstract "My reflections from the field are shared in an effort to assist others. I
commence by describing a social problem that was the focus of an action
research project. I then articulate the paradigmatic, methodological and
method choices made. I share extracts of data collected during different
sta... view more
"My reflections from the field are shared in an effort to assist others. I
commence by describing a social problem that was the focus of an action
research project. I then articulate the paradigmatic, methodological and
method choices made. I share extracts of data collected during different
stages of the project to illustrate cycles of learning, reflection, and the development
of actionable knowledge. What is important for researchers
who are contemplating choosing action research is to understand the
philosophy behind their decisions; that they think carefully about “why
we do what we do” in order to fully realise the outcomes of co-learning,
developing actionable knowledge and, ultimately, making change." (author's abstract)... view less
Keywords
action research; method; methodology
Classification
Sociology of Science, Sociology of Technology, Research on Science and Technology
Research Design
Document language
English
Publication Year
2007
Page/Pages
p. 168-189
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
Deposit Licence - No Redistribution, No Modifications