!!Session 2: The change process and action research

!Introduction

This page is for my notes in relation to [http://www.scu.edu.au/schools/gcm/ar/areol/areol-session02.html|Module∞ 2] of the [http://www.scu.edu.au/schools/gcm/ar/areol/areolhome.html∞ "online course"] in Action Research from [http://www.scu.edu.au/∞ "Southern Cross University"] and the [http://www.actionresearch.net.au/∞ "Southern Cross Institute of Action Research"]

!Sources
* [http://www.scu.edu.au/schools/gcm/ar/areol/areol-session02.html∞ "Session 2: The change process and action research"]
* [http://www.scu.edu.au/schools/gcm/ar/arp/philos.html∞ "Action research: understanding its philosophy can improve your practice"]
* [http://www.scu.edu.au/schools/gcm/ar/arp/naive.html∞ "A naive philosophy of action research"]

!Notes
Action Research as a cycle:

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Referred to in the notes as the Deakin cycle - how does this relate to KolbLearningCycle ?
* What is the relevance of / connection with [ExtremeKnowledge "XK"] ?
* Review reference documents on philosophy of AR :
[http://www.scu.edu.au/schools/gcm/ar/arp/philos.html∞ "Action research: understanding its philosophy can improve your practice"]
[http://www.scu.edu.au/schools/gcm/ar/arp/naive.html∞ "A naive philosophy of action research"]
* Consider thought experiment and activities from the notes:
Identify some past changes (any sort of changes) of which you approved, and some you resisted. Some that were successful and some which failed. Identify the similarities and differences.
What principles of change would you draw from this?
Bonus questions for the enthusiasts: How well integrated were the action and research components? How involved were you in researching, planning and implementing the change?
During the next several days, act more intentionally. Try to be aware, before acting, of the outcomes you hope your action will achieve. Note how often you achieve them. Note how you behave when you don't achieve them.

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