Cycles within cycles: Instilling structure into a mentoring self-study action research project

Authors

Julie Nyanjom, Edith Cowan UniversityFollow

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Title

Educational Action Research

Publisher

Taylor & Francis Group

School

School of Business and Law

RAS ID

25396

Comments

Nyanjom, J. (2017). Cycles within cycles: Instilling structure into a mentoring self-study action research project. Educational Action Research, 26(4), 626-640. https://doi.org/10.1080/09650792.2017.1386116

Abstract

The creation of action research cycles is a fundamental part of action research projects. The aim of this article is to present the methodological challenge that is inherent in designing action research cycles. The article reports on my lived experience as I conceptualised and implemented a structured and systematic way of ordering and reporting the cycles within cycles in a mentoring self-study action research project. The paper discusses the journey that led to structure, and recognises the messiness that preluded this achievement within the action research process. I suggest that messiness is an inherent part of creating action research cycles. The path towards ordered structure is assisted through critical reflective practice and structured mentoring conversations. Of value to both emerging and more experienced action researchers, this article contributes to the practice of doing action research.

DOI

10.1080/09650792.2017.1386116

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