The Implications of Action Research for Literacy Instruction

Authors

Kathi Lippert, Olivet Nazarene UniversityFollow
Cassie Bailey, Olivet Nazarene UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

6-2017

Scholarship Domain(s)

Scholarship of Teaching and Learning

Abstract

Action research is an ongoing, cyclical process in which the teacher has the autonomy and authority to make significant change in his or her classroom. The word research, however, may intimidate the novice researcher. It is important to remember that action research is not as formal as traditional research as it is conducted for a shorter duration, allows for more flexibility, and usually includes qualitative and quantitative data. This type of research enables the practitioner to make effective changes in literacy instruction. In action research, reflections drive inquiry, and the results of which, positive or negative, fosters insight into the dynamics of teaching and learning.

Comments

The contents of this article was presented at IRC in October 2016.

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Recommended Citation

Lippert, Kathi and Bailey, Cassie, "The Implications of Action Research for Literacy Instruction" (2017). Faculty Scholarship – Education. 5.
https://digitalcommons.olivet.edu/educ_facp/5

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