Action research is an approach that can help adult educators to improve their practice by understanding it better.
In this two-session boot camp, Bob Dick will lead us through the foundations of action research, as well as how to further improve action research.
Week 1 – The foundations of action research
AR = A + R — action research is action (improvement) AND research (understanding)
AR is a more formal version of what most of you probably already do when you are faced with a novel and complex situation: investigate, plan, act, review, modify
You could achieve continuous improvement in your work if you extended that approach to important situations that you presently manage mostly unthinkingly
Achieving the action (the improvement): By involving the stakeholders and working collaboratively with them to better achieve your shared purpose
Achieving the research outcomes (the understanding): Pay more attention to monitoring your progress and fine-tuning your plans as you proceed
Week 1 webinar session was held on Wed 20 Feb at 1pm AEDT.
You can access the recording above under ‘Recorded Session’
About the presenter
Bob Dick is based in Brisbane and has been actively involved in teaching, assisting, and facilitating action research and action learning for 45 years.
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