Collaborative Action Research in Education (CARE)— Reflections on an innovative paradigm

Coming to knowabout teaching, its development and researcher practice through collaborative action research with adult education teachers in Sudan

“…On a seemingly simplistic level, action research provided a structure for the teachers to operate in a "more regular and sustained way" and thereby increase their "professional responsibility" (Stuart and Kunje, 1998, pp.387-8). Outcomes of action research have been shown to include "encouraging teachers and teacher educators alike to become more reflective and therefore more effective in their practice" (Wright, 1988). The importance of this 'focus' should not be underestimated.…”