Exam 3: Action Research for Lifelong Learning

Action research tends to be cyclical or ongoing because researchers reflect on their findings and then devise another phase of intervention and data collection.

Describe Dewey's approach to inquiry.

Dr. Smythe's most recent research study involved taking an instructional strategy found to be successful in a well-controlled laboratory environment and using that strategy in actual public school classroom with public school teachers. Her study is an example of:

Mr. White is trying out a new behavior management strategy in his class. He is currently collecting and interpreting data. What phase of the action research cycle is he in?

Ms. Hewitt is working on changing the behavior of one of her students. She has identified and believes she understands the driving and restraining forces that are operating to impact the student's behavior. She has completed:

Which form of action research emphasizes traditional scientific rigor?

The cycle of action research is similar to Dewey's:

Critical action research:

State a problem at your workplace that can be addressed via action research.

According to Lewin, in order for change to occur:

As part of a school transformation experience the faculty, staff, and administrators at Public School 123 met over a period of time. As a result of these meetings, they identified what the school did well and the school's potential. They then developed a results-oriented vision for the school's future followed by a structure that would help them achieve their vision. Finally, the school community worked together to implement the new structure and maintain their vision of what the school should be. This is an example of what type of action research?

_____________ is a form of action research that is focused on making an organization a learning organization where members work together, grow over time, and improve the organization.

Melanie is trying to change her diet by using Lewin's change theory. She has determined that her family's unwillingness to eat new foods is an example of:

Teachers, staff, parents, students, and administrators at Central Valley High School completed an action research project. They met together, and developed and implemented a school-wide intervention plan to reach their goal of improved student achievement. This is an example of:

Describe Lewin's Change Theory and provide an example of it.

In order to carry out action research you must always begin with reflection, then proceed to planning, action, and observation in order.

During the observe phase of action research, data are collected using multiple tools and methods.

Critical action research emphasizes:

Action research grew out of Kurt Lewin's linking of theory and practice.

An example of critical action research would be: