This Web site contains resources such as a practical guide to action research: Action Research as a Model to Guide Collaborative School Improvement (doc)
Although there is no one universally accepted set of processes that
constitute conducting action research, it is generally agreed that it focuses on researching an
issue of interest to the teacher and usually takes place inside the classroom to determine what
is currently occurring. Action research involves the teacher systematically collecting
information about this issue and then acting on the information to make improvements to the
issue.
This part of the video focuses in part on the last part of action research, action: reflecting, assessing, formulating solutions, share results, etc.
The benefits for teachers and students, opportunities for the community
This video focuses on the difference between traditional research and action research; explanation of the 5 steps of methodology; difference between quantitative and qualitative research.