Action Research

According to Nunan, which of the following is NOT a major characteristic in the definition of action research?

• It is carried out by practitioners (eg: classroom teacher).

• It is aimed at changing things.

• It is carried out by using of oral interviews.

• It is collaborative.

“Review research literature” belongs to stage:

• Plan

• Reflect

• Observe

• Act

Action research is related to bring out change. True or False?

• True

• False

Which the following statement is TRUE about action research?

• A four-step process of AR is identifying an area of focus, collecting data, analyzing data, and transforming data.

• Critical AR emphasizes the importance of teachers’ autonomy.

• The two main theories of AR are critical and typical.

• AR is a systematic inquiry conducted by teacher researchers, principals, and other stakeholders.

What are 2 major questions underlying data collection?

• What do I need to see?

• What do I need to do?

• What do I need to plan?

• What do I need to know?

Choose the correct option that mentioned correct observational tools.

• Observation sheets, Surveys, Records, Visuals

• Observation sheets, Observation notes, Recording&Transcription, Visuals

• Observation notes, Interviews, Transcription, Classroom Documents

• Interviews, Questionnaires, Journals&Logs, Classroom Documents

How many steps are there to get an overall framework your analysis?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

_______ is a techniques for analysing and synthesizing qualitative data.

• Analyzing talk

• Range

• Descriptive statistic

• Measures of central tendency

How many ways to reflect an action research?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

_______ is a visual mode of sharing with others in reflecting an action research.

• Conversation

• Chatroom

• Video Clips

• Debates