Action Research

In the beginning of this course, Action Research, I have learned the difference in three types of educational research, Administrative Inquiry, Educational Research and Action Research. All three types of research are different in their own way, but still very important and useful to the success of the education process. The first type of research, Administrative Inquiry, is wondering how well a program is working, what is it's effectiveness? A principal or administrator will look at the data and success of a program. He/she may make changes to help improve the success rate or just follow the progress. The second type of research, Traditional Educational Research is typically done by people or groups outside of the classroom, usually university researchers. This research focuses on improving the educational process by linking theory to practice. The researchers gear their reports and findings to educators, classroom teachers and college students majoring Education, typically not to the general public. Lastly, Action Research is usually conducted by an administrator who is examining data from current programs on his/ her campus or another campus with the desire to make change. The change may either be by adding a needed program to improve student success or maybe even to dissolve an ineffective program that is a waste of budget resources. When preparing to ask the school board for money your Action Research plan must be well though out and well put together.