Tools and Processes Useful in the Different Aspects of Action Research

RD = Reflection and Dialogue
CB = Constituency building
EI = Evaluation and Inquiry
P = Planning

RD 
CB 
EI 
P  
Check-In
RD
CB


Closing Circle (Check-Out)
RD
CB


Critical Incident Questionnaire


EI

Dialogue Process
RD
CB


Evaluation Clock (review of past evaluations)


EI

Evaluation Clock (planning future evaluations)


EI
P
Focused Conversation
RD
CB


Freewriting
RD



Gallery Walk
RD
CB
EI

Historical Scan
RD
CB


Jigsaw Discussion of Texts
RD

EI

KAQF
RD

EI
P
One-on-one Consultations within a Group
RD
CB


Plus-Delta Feedback
RD
CB
EI

Small-Group Roles
RD
CB


Statistical Thinking


EI

Strategic Personal Planning
RD


P
Supportive Listening
RD



Think-Pair-Share
RD