Themes, Iteration, and Recoverability in Action Research

This paper develops three concepts important to the practice of action research—recoverability, research themes, and iteration—by highlighting their applicability beyond single action research studies. The concepts are discussed against a program of action research, undertaken by a multidisciplinary research team, with a research focus on local, sector and national levels. This contrasts with the more usual pattern of action research in single situations.

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