Action research is an effective tool that school administrators can use to solve educational problems that do not
have easy answers. Some of these problems include: student behavior, curriculum, school improvement plans,
and other educational issues. Action research can also be used to evaluate program effectiveness to enhance
student learning. Action research is a model that promotes inquiry, reflection of practice, and analysis of data. It
is a process that allows school administrators to address their own professional practice and improve student
learning and achievement. This article provides a review of what Action research is and the process that can be
used to implement this kind of research. Two cases studies reinforce the value of utilizing action research and the
impact it has on teaching and learning.
Keywords: action research, school decision-making, school administrators, school effectiveness, leadership