Action Research for Change and Development

Abstract

Part 1 Reflections on the foundations of action research: defining, confining or refining in action research? towards action research systems from action research to collaborative enquiry - to processing of an innovation improving education through action research. Part 2 Methodology: do we need an alternative methodology for doing alternative research? developing constructive action - personal construct psychology, action research and professional development. Part 3 Case studies - action research in teacher education action research for aboriginal pedagogy - beyond both ways education? action research in medical education - improving teaching via investigating learning action research in facilitating change in institutional practice.