Cycles within cycles: Instilling structure into a mentoring self-study action research project
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.
RAS ID
25396
Document Type
Journal Article
Date of Publication
2017
School
School of Business and Law
Copyright
subscription content
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Group
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