Action Learning and Action Research: Genres and Approaches

Action Research (AR) is an ideal methodology to enable practical and emancipatory outcomes, as well as to generate relevant and authentic theory. Consequently, it has gained popularity worldwide. However, this emerging paradigm of AR in the Social Sciences has been widely misunderstood and misused by researchers, educators and practitioners.

The integration of Action Learning with Action Research deepens understanding and contributes to new knowledge about the theory, practice and processes...