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ACTION

RESEARCH INTRAINING

Submitted By:

Apurva Singh

Arnisha BahlDivya Gupta

Divya Kharbanda


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Concept originated in the need for improving human

relations.

It defined in terms of the relationship of research with field

practices.

Lewin & his associates had a great impact on research

methodology in the field of human relations.

Action research is a process in which participants examine

their own educational practice, systematically & carefully,

using the technologies of research.

It is conducted by people who want to do something to

improve their own situations.Concerned with chan in situations not ust inter retin

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RESEARCH Vs ACTIONRESEARCH

Goes beyond thesolutions of thepractical problems.

Insistence oncontrolledexperimentation.

Leading to broadergeneralizations.

The setting ofscientificexperimentationagainst an existing

Only concerned withthe solution ofpractical problems.

Doest involve muchof control.

No validity outside a

small system or asituation.

Doest have a chanceto create a theoreticalsystem.

RESEARCH ACTION RESEARCH

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1) Naturalistic & often uses participantobservation techniques to study aphenomenon.

2) Collective process, with the individuals whoare responsible for action conduct the

research.3) It is a process in 2 different ways: sequence

of events & activities within eachiteration(data collection, feedback & taking

action based on the data) & cycle ofiterations of these activities sometimes

CHARACTERISTICS OFACTION RESEARCH

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1) Contribute to the theory & knowledge

base to enhance practice.

2) Supports the professional developments

of practitioners.

3) Helps practitioners identifying problems& seek solutions systematically.

4) Can be used at all levels & in all areas

of education.

PURPOSE OF ACTIONRESEARCH

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1) Empowerment of all participants.

2) Use of reflection to generate models.

3) Bridging the gap between theory,

research & practice.

ADVANTAGES OF ACTIONRESEARCH

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High

Concern for research

High

Concern for action

Low HighConcern for people

THREE DIMENSIONAL MODELOF ACTION RESEARCH

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RESEARCH:- It is the main basis to make action more scientific.Concern for research should cover the concern both the research

process ,technology & the theoretical framework. Researcher

should try to make the process of research scientific & innovative.

ACTION:- Concern for action is the core of action research. Thisconcern is reflected in the involvement of the researcher in action

itself as well as the involvement of the community of the client

system in the process of research. On one extreme researcher play

a very passive role as an observer conducting action research buton the other extreme he may take an active part in bringing about

change or play activist role.

PEOPLE:- Concern for people is equally important. Action research

not only tries to solve a problem by using scientific methods but itssuccess lies in building the necessary skills amongst people

concerned with problems so that they may also be able to solve

their own problems later.

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PROCESS OF ACTION RESEARCH/


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PROCESS OF ACTION RESEARCH/DETAILED ACTION RESEARCHMODEL9


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Action research is both science & art. It

requires an understanding of various

theories, strategies & processes. The

following three dimensions may be

important for the training of action researchworkers:-

1) Training in ideology & historical

process.

2) Research Methodology.

IMPLICATIONS FOR TRAININGOF ACTION RESEARCHERS

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THE THREE DIMENTIONS

Training in ideology & historical process:-The action research worker should clearly

understand the historical process which led to

a particular state of affairs , so that he canappreciate it in a context rather than trying to

understand it in isolation. Ideology provides

such a context. There can be no substitute for

such rigorous training for the action researcher

to develop some meaningful understanding of

the social processes.

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CONTINUED......

Research Methodology:- A minimum knowledge ofthe research process & research methodology may behelpful in collecting relevant & valid data & analyzinginterpreting & drawing meaningful conclusions fromthe data. Training in research methodology should

emphasize much more innovative & creative aspectsof research rather than the traditional , mechanicalmethodology.

Process Work:-Skills of analyzing the dynamics ofindividuals & group working together for common

goals. Processes are important not only for smallgroups but also for larger groups like communities.For example- Indian Society for Applied BehavioralScience, which is devoted primarily to training inprocess work.

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PRINCIPLES OF ACTIONRESEARCH

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Reflexive critique

Dialectical critique

Collaborative resource

Risk

Plural structure

Theory, practice, transformation


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WHEN IS ACTION RESEARCH ISUSED???

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In real situations rather than in contrived,experimental studies, its primary focus is onsolving real problems.

Used by social scientists for preliminary researchespecially when the situation is too ambiguous toframe a precise research question.

When circumstances require flexibility.

Used by practitioners for improving understandingof their practice.

Used by academics , invited in an organization bydecision makers aware of a problem requiringaction research but lacking the requisitemethodology knowledge to deal with it.


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RESEARCH & ACTION RESEARCHTOOLS

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Traditional action research

Contextural action research(Action Learning)

Radical action research

Educational action research

TOOLS:-

a. Research journal

b. Document collection & analysis

c. Participant observation recordingd. Questionnaire survey

e. Structured & unstructured interviews

f. Case studies


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ROLE OF ACTIONRESEARCHER

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Planner leader

Catalyzer

Teacher

Listener Synthesizer

Facilitator

Designer Observer

Reporter


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Action research and trainingfor health (ARTH)

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Private, nonprofit, R&T organization;established by a group of professionals in1997.

AIM-to contribute to the improvement of healthstatus among underprivileged communities inIndia.

Focuses on health needs of marginalized rural

and urban slum inhabitants as well asvulnerable groups like women, migrants, andunorganized labour.

MISSION-to help communities access and

manage health care according to their needs


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TRAINING & RESEARCHPROGRAMMES

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TRAINING PROGRAMMES includes:

School of Midwifery Practice & Training in

primary health care( 2007 onwards).

Strengthening govt. efforts to implement the

MTP Act in districts of Rajasthan( 2007

onwards).

Technical Assistance on Reproductive & ChildHealth(RCH) initiatives to 8 NGOs of Northern

Rajasthan.


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IFFCO FOUNDATION21

Established as an independent institution in

the form of a Trust; registered on Jan 24, 2003

under Indian Trust Act 1882.

MISSION & GOAL- To achieve enhanced ,inclusive and sustain agrarian livelihood

security and prosperity through providing

technical assistance and policy advocacy to

the national agricultural and rural development

system.


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TRAINING AND RESEARCHPROGRAMMES

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Cooperative workshops

Cooperative member education programme

Self help groups and SHG Associations

Promotion of agro-micro enterprises

Field demonstration programme

Horticulture development programme- involves

various activities like-

Establishment of small nurseries


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Rejuvenation of senile/old orchards.

Gardeners training

Farmers participatory demonstrations

Training of staff Entrepreneurship development training

programme

Pack house development. Brain storming session- on TRIBAL RIGHTS,

DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE, held on 28thjuly 2010 in New Delhi.


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CONCLUSION24

Action research.. Aims to contribute both tothe practical concerns of people in animmediate problematic situation & to furtherthe goals of social science simultaneously.Thus there is dual commitment in actionresearch to study a system & concurrently tocollaborate with members of the system inchanging it in what is together regarded as adesirable direction. Accomplishing this twingoal requires an active collaboration ofresearcher & client, & thus it stresses theimportance of co-learning as a primary aspectof research process.


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