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Q. What should I
do if my group does not stay focused on the agenda?
A. Establish as a team,
group norms and adhere to them. The norms can change
according
to the needs of the group. The agenda should have time limits on
it.
Q. What
should I do if my group is concerned about the amount of data
collection that is needed for the action research?
Establish realistic timelines
for tasks to be completed. Focus on one task at a time.
Q. Are there any
strategies I can use with my group to encourage edited writing
assignments?
A.
The tuning protocol is an excellent tool.
Q. How to I get
my group to work as a cohesive unit?
A.
A personal style
inventory is given to each member at the beginning of the action
research
process. This can be beneficial so that group members can become
aware of individual
differences.
Q. What
happens if one of my members decides to change their action
research question?
A.
Encourage them to continue in the
process and remind them that it is okay to change their question.
Action research is a constant process of change and self-
analysis.
Q. What happens
if a member of your team loses their temper during a meeting?
A.
The coach will
tell the member, "We will discuss your concerns after the
meeting.
We need to
stay focused on the agenda."
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