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Action research is an ongoing circular process that
unfolds as new understanding and actions take place. The time
line can be altered based on the needs of the school
and/or teachers that are participating. This is intended as a
guide to follow that enables the teacher to
improve his or her own teaching based on a deeper
understanding of the data that is collected. The goal of a
time line is to offer the teacher a format or checklist
to follow that looks at ways to improve on what they are
presently doing and giving reasonable evidence of changes that
link them to the way they wish things could be.
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The action research process does not come to an end at an
exact point. When you address one issue and change others;
issues that were not expected may appear. The researcher needs
to be flexible with the time line and to be constantly
open to new beginnings. This is a growth process allowing
teachers not only to identify and explore an issue close to
them but also to change the way they teach. The teacher needs
plenty of time to reflect on where they have been, what they
have learned, and where they are going. The action research
process is a teacher’s baby. Just as a baby takes nine months
to fully develop, a good project needs time as well.
Reflection time is needed to review related literature at each
step and to consider the teacher’s findings in light of what
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