Developing productivity within a classroom is one of the main objectives of a teacher or a professor. The key component of action research is that it addresses specific situations and it is participative. It is simple; action research aims to establish a set of actions to resolve the important issues or problems within a classroom when teaching a second language. Action research addresses classroom problems specifically, it is true that it lacks generalizability but the results once the problems are recognized can be very beneficial. Action research requires analytical preparation and keen observation in order to understand the problem to reach a resolution. Teaching a second language is not an easy task because some students do not see the relevance of expanding their knowledge or comprehension for a second language. Action research does not only tackles the issue with academic learning but also provides a better insight for the importance of what is being thought within the classroom. Action research depends on actual experiences with other individuals and is supported by information from credible researches. According to Hinchey’s study, action research “is conducted by those inside a community (teachers, administrators, community members) rather than by outside experts” (Hinchey 4). A successful survey research depends on credibility from the respondents and the answers they provide. A survey is a great tool for research for all field of study because its components and concept can be manipulated and designed by the researchers by preparing the best questions for interviews or questionnaires. It is true that this type of research is budget friendly and can generate a lot of information, but it is also possible that some respondents might not provide accurate answers or information. There are protocols and credentials to consider when selecting the respondents but that does not guarantee the perfect answers needed. All in all the vital part of both research methods is the accurate participation of everyone involve.
Works Cited
Hinchey, Patricia. Action Research Primer. New York: Peter Lang Publishing, Inc., 2008. Print.
