investigation or analysis that is directed in the direction behind a useful objective, typically a growth in a specific function or system, in comparison to strictly trial and error studies. In compan [..]

A research methodology designed to have subjects, in particular teachers, to investigate an element of a particular activity which the aim of determining whether the changes can produce effective and [..]

Action research involves planned intervention in some social process accompanied by an evaluation of the effects of this intervention.

a form of research generally undertaken by a practitioner ( for example, a teacher) where the focus is their own work and environment with the aim being to increase understanding and improve practice.

A family of research methodologies in which teachers pursue action (or change) and research (or understanding) at the same time and investigate their own teaching or other activity related to their work. They are thus directly involved in the actions that are being researched, as well as more likely to make useful changes in those actions. In most [..]

Research oriented towards bringing about change, often involving respondents in the process of investigation, with the researchers being aware of their influence on the research process by being a par [..]