Detailed Action Research Model

Action Research Steps

1. Identification of the problem

To identify or select a problem, the researcher should take up important problems from various sources like teaching, training, co-curriculr activities, school administration and organization etc.

2. Defining and delimiting the problem

While defining, every aspects of the problem should be made clear and definite. In delimiting, the main points of the problem are fixed and the area is delimited to make its scientific study more easy. For example, in the 8th class pupils, a habit should be created to do the ‘home task’

3. Analyzing the cause of the problem

To analyse the probable causes of the problem the researcher should collect the evidences. The probable causes should be explore on the basis of the evidences. In the end, a list of causes should be prepared and its scientific analysis is made.

4. Formulating the Action hypothesis

After analyzing the causes related to the problem, the most important cause is explored and eliminated and the problem is solved. The researcher should write the guessed solution in words with sensitivity, consultation, creative imagination and insight for the school’s progress after gaining the knowledge of new researches.

5. Base Line Data

To provide a thought to base line data, the researcher should collect data which may help in solving the problem.

6. Tools for collecting Data

The researcher should mention all those tools with the help of which the data are collected to solve the problem.

7. Formulation of Action Design

After formulating hypothesis, collecting data regarding it and mentioning the tools for the same action should be prepared with which following research points may become clear;

a. Description of proposed activities

b. The editing method of the activities and the means of doing those activities.

c. Time taken by the activities.

8. Evaluation of the Results of Action Research

The researcher may use following techniques for evaluating the results

a) Questionnaire b) Interview c) Test d) Rating Scale e) Check list f) Observation g) Collection of opinion and h) Statistical Methods.

CONCLUSION

In most class room teachers are to be involved in research activity it will probably be in the area of action research modest studies may be made for the purpose of trying to improve local class room practices. It is not likely that many teachers will have the time, resources or technical background to engage in the more formal aspects of research activity. These activities however will be primarily the function of research specialists, many of them subsidized by universities, private and government agencies, professional associations and philanthropic foundations.