Action+Learning



Action learning can be defined as a process through which people come together spontaneously or by design to learn from each other and share their experience. Action learning involves a team of people addressing a common task or problem.

Action learning is closely related to action research, which tends to be a more formal, structured approach to problem solving involving practitioners.

In both action learning and action research, a key aspect is that of a **cycle of action and reflection**. If improvement is desired, then the cycle tends to repeat, i.e., action-reflection-review-action. 

Each step informs subsequent steps, and ideally an upward cycle of improvement is set in motion.

Action learning provides an appropriate and sustainable way of building the capacity of schools to improve practice. It is improvement-oriented, interactive, uses multiple methods and is characterised by validity, viewed as constructing, testing, sharing and retesting exemplars of teaching.

Some of the advantages of action learning are those of inclusiveness, flexibility, respect for the knowledge and experience of participants, involvement, collegiality, empowerment and ownership.
 * Action Learning Resources **

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Download a 2 page information sheet on Action Learning. 

Action Learning Power Point
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