Consider the section in Chapter 1 of our textbook on the importance of action research (Mertler, 2019, pp. 20-24). Indicate how action research might play a role in your practice, as well as the organization or community in which you work. Text or audio voiceover is acceptable with references given in the text (250 words = 2 minutes).

I agree with (Mertler, 2019, pp. 20) where he lists five reasons to become involved in an action research project because my experience in education confirms their importance. The fifth reason is inspiring because action research provides alternative ways of viewing and examining approaches to educational problems. This fits nicely into my future action research project, where I fully anticipate a positive transformation of my participants. 

            As identified by (Mertler, 2019, pp. 21-22), the six vital ways action research can be used in educational settings connect like linchpins into my future action research project. The community I will represent is retired full-time law enforcement officers in the RCMP. Connecting theory to practice will include 1) bridging the gap between the researcher and educator by using the research findings to inform and teach best practices; 2) results will be reflective and collaborative, leading to improvements in the educational training of current RCMP employees; 3) providing different perspectives, ideas, experiences, and resources resulting in better instruction, better learning, and more productive and healthier employees; 4) empowerment allowing the researcher to bring personal expertise, talents, and creativity best to meet the needs of current RCMP employees and retirees; 5) eliminate the one size fits all model of instruction and introduce the instructors own problem-solving skills and professional development needs in instruction; and 6) use action research as an advocate for social justice while challenging injustice and to value diversity, currently recognized but not practiced, in the RCMP. 

            But I think the most important reason for doing action research is I will be able to explain how I can contribute to the new understandings and importance of health and well-being for myself and others who are currently in the RCMP or retiring. 

            It is good to know the why and how action research will fit into my research, and I look forward to blending personal, interpersonal, and impersonal knowledge with the participants.