Gréta Björk Guðmundsdóttir|Birgit Brock?Utne
An exploration of the importance of piloting and access as action research
University of Oslo|University of Oslo
article illustrate piloting process influenced two widely different studies within educational sciences studies differ design common denominator used piloting methods preparatory process also similar intention main researchers conducting research critical edge first case study described solidarity lies disadvantaged school children south africa second case study solidarity lies group teachers action research project wanted question school policy feel benefits school children norwegian lower secondary school two cases presented separately explore change conceptual methodological emphasis research procedure emphasize important piloting access processes order learn reduce mistakes main research design argue piloting gaining access seen form action research intention learn change future action purpose find conduct project effectively reflective piloting phase likely increase validity research results viewed action research piloting phase learning may prove invaluable later research process likely take place piloting great value research results also given much greater attention research literature general best case scenarios overrepresented research literature learning flaws imperfections discovered piloting stages research equally important research community well actual participants researching process yet utilized often left underreported