Purpose and Reach
Purpose and Reach
Action research has a clear purpose and a clear reach. This chapter explains what it sets out to do and what it cannot fix.
| Good action research target | Not an action research target |
|---|---|
| Improving essay introductions through peer feedback | Eliminating poverty in the neighbourhood |
| Reducing latecomers in a Grade 7 morning section | Fixing the national curriculum |
| Testing whether short quizzes improve weekly retention | Treating a student’s untreated medical condition |
| Comparing two rubrics for marking presentations | Changing the school’s funding model |
Immediate improvement of practice. A secondary purpose is the growth of the teacher who runs it.
Learning, classroom management, assessment, motivation, and teaching strategies.
Poverty, clinical issues, systemic problems, cultural forces. Knowing the limits matters.
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