Action Research

Action research is defined as using a series of systematic inquiry used from your own practices and using the result as a starting point for change. Personally, I prefer the use of action research over traditional educational research because action research uses your own "wonderings" and adaptations for improvements rather than collaborating ideas from others outside of your school. It is sometimes more effective to analyze the root of a problem from within and use the results as opportunity for change. It is sometimes necessary to utilize outside experts, but then we are actin as technicians that administer ideas from other sources and practical leaders who use and derive a plan for change based on your own personal practices.
One way action research will assist me as the teacher, is using it improve lesson planning and curriculum assessment that correlate. In my subject area, there is not a set standard, procedure, or timeline in regards to lesson planning. I have noticed gaps during the year, when transitioning from one lesson to another. Action research can be used here, to determine, if my development and execution of lesson plans are being effectively used. Results from this research can serve as way to improve my lessons and transition from one subject to the next. I could use other teachers that teach my subject as well as student that are in my class as form of practitioner research. So, yes I could benefit from utilizing action research directly from the core of my class.
Action research studies as well as quotes from administrators have proven the effect of action research. It allow you to take immediate action and improve the standards your school system.