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Unit 8 Overview |
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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
When you have completed this unit you should be able to:- Identify a practical problem that can be addressed with action research.
- Design an action research project that might be utilized in your leadership practice.
- Evaluate an action research project proposal.
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.
Here are the resources you will need to complete the unit:- Plano-Clark, V., & Creswell, J. (2015). Understanding research: A consumer's guide (2nd ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.
- Spencer, J. (2017, January 12). What is action research? [Video file]. Retrieved from http://www.spencerauthor.com/how-action-research-sparks-innovation-and-boosts-creativity-in-the-classroom/
Go to Learning Activities to continue the unit.