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During the 'Action/Implementation' and 'Evaluation' phases following data collection in the complete process of Action Research, if a teacher discovers that their selected teaching method (e.g., Problem-Solving Method) has failed to resolve students' specific conceptual difficulties, what should the teacher do according to Kurt Lewin's or Stephen Corey's research cycle?
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Understanding the Cyclic Nature of Action Research
Action research is fundamentally a cyclical process consisting of planning, acting, observing, and reflecting. When an initial intervention or teaching strategy fails to yield the desired outcomes, it is not treated as a terminal endpoint.
According to foundational theorists like Kurt Lewin and Stephen Corey:
- Reflection: Educators analyze why the implementation fell short.
- Modification: The hypothesis and action plan are revised based on evaluative insights.
- Re-planning: The research cycle is re-initiated to test the modified strategy.
Therefore, failure in the initial implementation phase demands dynamic pedagogical adjustment rather than abandoning the inquiry.
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