1st Edition

The Action Research Planner: Doing Critical Participatory Action Research

by Rhonda Nixon,Robin McTaggart,Stephen Kemmis

Publisher: Springer

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The book focuses on Critical Participatory Action Research (CPAR).
It challenges traditional action research and offers new ways of thinking.
Research is done with people, not on people.
Practitioners and community members work together as co-researchers.
The book highlights participation, collaboration, and shared decision-making.
It explains key ideas like practice, participation, and practice architectures.
Clear step-by-step guidance is provided for the whole research process.
Readers learn how to form action research groups and set shared goals.
Ethical issues and responsible research practices are strongly emphasized.
The book teaches how to collect evidence and reflect through journals.
Five real-world CPAR project examples are included.
It helps connect academic research with real social and educational change.

Title	The Action Research Planner: Doing Critical Participatory Action Research
Authors	Rhonda Nixon, Robin McTaggart, Stephen Kemmis
Publisher	Springer
Edition	1st
Number Of Pages	201

Stephen Kemmis, Robin McTaggart, and Rhonda Nixon are internationally respected scholars known for their groundbreaking work in critical participatory action research. Together, they have shaped modern understandings of how educators, communities, and practitioners can collaborate to solve real-world problems and transform learning environments.

Stephen Kemmis is a leading theorist in education and social change. His work focuses on how collective action and reflective practice empower people to improve their own situations. He has guided generations of researchers in adopting participatory methods that promote justice, equity, and real transformation.

Robin McTaggart is widely recognized for advancing the theory and practice of critical action research. With extensive experience working in schools and academic institutions, he emphasizes the importance of collaboration, professional dialogue, and shared responsibility in achieving meaningful improvement.

Rhonda Nixon brings rich experience as an educator and school leader to the field of participatory action research. Her work focuses on improving student engagement, teacher development, and inclusive learning communities. She is committed to bridging theory and practice so that change efforts remain relevant to the people they impact.

Their book, The Action Research Planner: Doing Critical Participatory Action Research, is a powerful guide for educators and researchers who want to take an active role in changing the world around them. Built on decades of scholarship and field-based experience, it provides a clear framework for planning, conducting, and evaluating research that empowers participants, strengthens relationships, and creates sustainable improvement.

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