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Action Research . Presented By. Dr Gautam Dutta. Mekong Institute . OUTLINE PRESENTATION. define action research, explain the cyclical, spiraling process, explore the potential and necessity of action research cluster development, . What is action research ? .
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Action Research Presented By Dr GautamDutta Mekong Institute
OUTLINE PRESENTATION • define action research, • explain the cyclical, spiraling process, • explore the potential and necessity of action research cluster development,
What is action research ? • Fact base decision making for improving cluster performance • “looking at what we do and trying to make it better.” • FIND means of increasing knowledge about and/or improving cluster status, methods of operations and learning. ACTION RESEARCH FINDING ACTION RESEARCH CONTINUE TILL
Common threads are • the process is cyclical, • it requires data collection and analysis, and • subsequent action is directed by the results of the study.
What is action research • Action research is deliberate, • Action research solution oriented investigation • It is spiralling cycles of problem identification, • It systematic data collection, reflection, analysis, and, finally, problem redefinition. • Relationship between those conducting the research and those “being researched.” • The “subjects” become partners in the research process, • The researcher share responsibility for identifying specific problems and applying local, action-oriented solutions.
Test your understanding of ACTION RESEARCH • In studying the cluster I have talked to the cluster actors. • I discussed with one actor about the improvement required on production process. • I was shocked to know that the actor was not exporting. • I told the cluster actor to initiate exporting where I will support the process. • I understood the production process and shared my understanding with other members and asked for comment. • Back home I worked in the internet to find the best production process.
I myself behaved as worker in understanding process • When I knew that raw material is a problem in the cluster I personally contacted few suppliers and discussed with them. • I’ve broken down something complicated into simple terms when I’ve talked to people. • I have surveyed my friends or community about an important issue prevailing in the cluster. • I have met with the government officials regarding an issue prevaling in the cluster.
I have observed changes in the cluster such as new packaging machinery introduction. • I have seen the cluster actors , family, or friends are involving themselves in finding solutions to the problems . • Back home I discussed with an expert to ensure that my conclusions about GVC linkage with the cluster are reasonably fair and accurate?
Knowledge in Action research • Community Knowledge—cultural practices and wisdom passed down for generations. • Knowledge from Experience—what we learn and know from living and doing it. • Academic Knowledge—published facts and data produced by research “professionals” usually from outside the community.
Benefits of Action Research • Gathering community knowledge and knowledge from experience is the best way to get a picture of what’s really happening in our communities. • Instead of allowing academics and policy makers to define the problems and solutions in our community, we need to do our own research, so that we can create policies that address what’s really happening in our communities.
Phases of action research • Finding a focus • Collecting data or information • Organizing the data • Analyzing and interpreting the data • Taking action • Repeat 1-5 again and again: plan, do, study, act” (PDSA) • You need to expand your thinking !
Think !!!! • HAVE YOU EVER ENGAGED YOUR SELF IN RESEARCH WHICH YOU MAY CALL ACTION RESEARCH?
Underlying Assumptions of Action Research: • Researchers are intelligent, inquiring individuals with important expertise and experiences that are central to the improvement of cluster functioning • By contributing to or formulating their own questions, and by collecting the data to answer these questions, researchers grow professionally. • Researchers are motivated to use more effective practices when they are continuously investigating the results of their actions in the cluster specific situation.
Implementation requirements • Time • Administrative support and an atmosphere conducive to experimentation. • Opportunities to share the results of the research.
Five States of Mind • Consciousness (from lack of awareness to awareness) • Craftsmanship – (from vagueness and imprecision to specificity and elegance) • Flexibility - (from narrow, egocentric views to broader and alternative perspectives) • Efficacy - (from an external locus of control to an internal locus of control; from playing the victim to being the vanguard of changes within the system they work in) • Interdependence - (from isolation and separateness to concern for the greater, common good)
Four Stages of Transformation • Unconscious incompetence – i.e. we don’t know what we don’t know. • Conscious incompetence – being aware of your gaps, of what you know and what you don’t know. • Conscious competence – the new behavior or practice is getting good results, but it still requires paying careful attention to get it right • Unconscious competence – the new behavior is “second nature.” It becomes how we perform – as if on “automatic pilot.”
The Action Research Process • Identifying a Focus (Research Question) and Developing Questions on it • Focus, we mean the “big idea,” the thing you’re going to look at. • There are many ways to determine a compelling focus for your action research project. • One excellent way is through the analysis of MI requirements and objectives – Where are the major areas for improvement?
