AR+Qualitative+Research

Action research is not done with quantitative data. It is qualitative. A few ways to do this are below

Observing
 * Fundamental in research
 * Can be recorded through note taking
 * Running record of reoccurring events (i.e., attendance)
 * Record through time intervals (i.e., sweeping the classroom every 5 minutes for behavior changes)
 * Critical incidents (i.e., moments where students engage more or a certain type of student participates when the rest of the class is silent)
 * Shadowing
 * Stay with a student or person throughout the day.
 * Dialogue Journals
 * Recoding of conversations
 * Checklist
 * Pre developed list, where the teacher or facilitator checks off observations during a particular situation.
 * Rating
 * Rating observations (i.e., how often does the student xyz, always; never)
 * Interviewing
 * Questionnaire
 * Samples of work
 * Video tapes
 * Photos