What I have learned about action research and how I can use it

I have learned several different characteristics of action research through this week's assignment. Not only did I learn the definition of action research, but I learned how I might be able to use it as a future leader. I believe that a leader who possesses more ways to solve problems perfects his or her ability to lead. This makes for a strong and respected leader. Action research uses several different methods in order to study existing problems and issues. The advantage to action research is that it can be collaborative and involve many stakeholders. Educational research typically involves one researcher looking for an answer. Action research can use a number of stakeholders within an organization to solve current problems. Action research also is a reflective process. This allows researchers to use past experiences to find solutions to existing problems within an organization. These reflections tend to avoid errors that have been made in the past dealing with issues. Researchers can also reflect on what has solved problems in prior years and use the solution to solve current problems. I believe that I can use action research as a future leader to solve certain problems or conflicts that I may encounter. I feel that I could use action research as a means of addressing situations such as improving student test scores, professional development, or parental involvement. I intend to use action research because it focuses on localized problems or conflicts that may appear within my community, school district, administration, faculty, or school.