Perception, Behavior and challenges of Teachers Doing Action Research in ,One CRC School in East Wollega Zone, Oromia Region.
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2009-06
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Addis Ababa University
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The purpose of this study was to explore the perception and behavior of teachers
of Bilo CRC School, which is located at Boneya Boshe Woreda in East Wollega
Zone of oromia region. Also it aimed at investigating the impeding factors and
challenges they faced while doing action research. To achieve the purpose of the
research ethnographic design of qualitative approach was employed Data were
collected by participant observation, interview, FGD and documentary analysis
by using video, tape recorder, interview guide and check list. Data collected were
categorized in to themes, based on research questions, and sub questions and
analyzed. Findings of the research verified that in the courses of their research
the perception of the participants about what, why, and how to do action research
changed positively from fog to clarity, from doubt to confidences, from anxiety to
stability and from distrust to trust. The collaboration approach of action research
helped them develop the skill of doing action research by sharing ideas,
knowledge and experience some of the impeding factors and challenges of doing
action research were lack of understanding, lack of skill and time, lack of
confidence, negligence by some members and drop out of some members. The
findings imply that motivating teachers to be involved in collaborative action
research and providing continual professional supports can empower and
emancipate them to be pragmatic professionals.
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challenges of Teachers Doing Action Research