“People without information cannot
act. People with information cannot help but act.” ~Ken Blanchard After planning, teaching, and collecting data, it is very important to follow through by analyzing the results of the action research and making instructional decisions based on the findings. Analyzed data will guide this critical question in the action research process, “Where do I go next?” In the process of action research, analyzed data will determine whether to continue with current practices, revise the action research plan, or report the results of successes. In order to determine the next step, think about and answer the following
questions: If teachers can answer “yes” to the questions above and have strong evidence of student learning resulting in meeting the stated goal(s) for improvement, the teachers are ready to share results and identify the next classroom problem for study. If the teachers cannot answer “yes”, the findings may lead to two choices: continue to implement the plan or revise the action research plan. |