Action Research: A New Look
Jashim Uddin Ahmed*
Abstract
overview of its processes and principles, stating when
it is appropriate to use, and situating it within a
praxis research paradigm. The definition and evolution
of the approach is described, including the various
kinds of action research being used today. The action
research process and its nature have been discussed from
different scholars’ point of view. This article also
seeks to add a new dimension to, and way of thinking
about, the cyclical process underlying action research
and its relationship to problems and learning issues.
The nature of action research highlights six different
key principles as well as situates it in a research
paradigm followed by different types of action research
along with its characteristic issues and ethical
considerations. Finally, this study has revealed that
action research is deliberate and solution-oriented
investigation that is group or personally owned and
conducted.
JEL. Classification: D81; D83; D85; I23; O31
Keywords: Action research, Research approach, Research paradigm, Research cycle.
