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Why do Action Research?
An excellent introductory article to Action Research by Richard Watson Todd with a MUST READ bibliography that manages to include all the seminal works.

Methodology and Action Research - The first unit in the Methodology module by Steve Mann from the Aston University Masters in TESOL / TESP.

Action Learning & Research
A brief introduction to action learning and research based upon my experience over the last decade.

42 Questions
A series of questions that spring from the History of EFL text and which can start you on some serious reflection on your teaching practice and beliefs. I've used these successfully to launch teaching discussions that have kick started a number of Action Learning & Research projects.

 

AREOL
Action Research and evaluation online. A fascinating 14-week online programme that is free and well worth the time you need to invest.

Educational Action Research
This is an excellent "fully-refereed international journal concerned with exploring the unity between educational research and practice". Some really fascinating articles on recent action research projects from around the world.

Opening the Insider's Eye
A straight forward, easily accessible paper by Steve Mann that discusses how you can get started on a process of action research.

(This page will be going through a major overhaul in the next six months - date to watch for is February 2006)