Prior to this class I had no idea what the action research process was. This topic caught my attention, along with all of the different steps to action research. I think it is important that the process is broken down; each step in the method is thought out and analyzed before you move on to the next step. Develop wonderings, analyze data etc.. However, taking time to reflect and look back is the area that really caught my interest. The blogs and the discussion board postings all require reflection. It is an important step in the action research process because it gives time to gather thoughts on past decisions and think about the direction, or the next course of action. Taking time to reflect can be beneficial to others as well, I have learned a lot from reading others blogs and their reflections. A specific area that I would like to learn more in is the data collection area. I am sure that the more data collected, over time this process will become smoother/easier. What is the best way to collect this type of information? Should I use a survey, or send out emails? If I need to know something specific for my action research, what is the best method for attaining that information? I would like to improve in this area of action research. In order to build on to my knowledge in this area I will continue to collect data using different methods. Using different methods when collecting data will help to determine which strategies are more efficient for certain scenarios. There are certain data collection methods that work best in order to get certain pieces of information, as I continue to use these different methods in action research I hope to continue improving my action research skills.
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