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There are many forms of action research. The action research we use in a PLC or study Group is called Collaborative Action Research and involves a team of practitioners working together on an issue.

CAR is a process in which participants systematically examine their own educational practice using the techniques of research, for the purpose of increasing learning of students, their teachers, and other interested parties.

Read about the Guidance given by the Scottish Authorities



Read an early version of Sagor's text here

Richard Sagor describes Collaborative Action Research as conducted by teams of practitioners, enabling teachers: (1) to improve student learning, (2) to improve their own practice, (3) to contribute to the development of their own profession, and (4) to overcome the isolation commonly experienced by classroom teachers.

We recommend for Action Research the Ferrance Model. It includes two points for gathering data. It ensures that all actions are data-driven.

Follow these steps

Identification of problem behaviour/Issue

Something planned by the schools/ an issue raised by the Division/ Refined for clarity/ Branstorm

Gather Data on issue

Focus groups/ surveys/observations/ journals can give you a snapshot. Make it uncomplicated.

Intepret Data and Decide on action

What is the nature of the issue? What does the data say? What does theory say?

Develop a systematic intervention with a theory of action and implementation plan

Implement and Evaluate