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Unit 8 Overview
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2017-11-24 06:49:51 -0800

Unit 8: Action Research: Studies that Solve Practical Problems

Overview

We want to shift our focus from the highly theoretical and rigidly structured forms of formal research that we have considered thus far and look at a form of research that you are more likely to employ as a leader—action research. Action research has evolved as a method well suited to leadership and organizational studies as well as in educational settings. In unit 8 we will explore how action research is related to, and yet distinct from, other forms of research that we have explored to date. If formal research approaches (qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods) are aimed at generating new knowledge, action research is aimed at finding solutions to local problems and issues.

 

Topics

Unit 8 is divided into 3 topics:

Topic 1: What is Action Research?

Topic 2: The Action Research Method

Topic 3: Evaluating An Action Research Study

 

Learning Outcomes

When you have completed this unit you should be able to: 
  1. Identify a practical problem that can be addressed with action research.
  2. Design an action research project that might be utilized in your leadership practice.
  3. Evaluate an action research project proposal.
 

Activity Checklist

Here is a checklist of learning activities you will benefit from in completing this unit. You may find it useful for planning your work.

Activity 8.1: Read chapter 13 of your text, Plano-Clark and Creswell (2015). Watch a video and choose a problem for your action research project.

Activity 8.2: Create a podcast to explain your idea for an action research project.

Activity 8.3: Peer review one Action Research project by colleagues in the class.

Blog Assignment: Complete the blog for this unit (Parts A and B). Respond substantively to at least two other classmates’ blogs.

 

Resources

Here are the resources you will need to complete the unit:  

Go to Learning Activities to continue the unit.