Perhaps they feel unskilled when it is suggested they are becoming researchers, but with relaxed discussion it becomes clear they have a wealth of knowledge gained through daily practice. With experience, teachers have become astute observers. The desire to maintain and improve teaching style and techniques has led to self-evaluation and analysis, which the teachers often do without realization. Bringing people together in order to react to problems can eventually cause growth and change. When deliberation, discussion, and consideration among peers becomes supportive, it is rewarding.
Analysis can become the result of trying to answer a question or solve a problem.
Analysis involves critical thinking and as analysis develops, it is likely that more people will become involved. A spreading, mushrooming effect has indeed been created. The resolution of a problem is dependent upon people and time. For members of the Educators as Researchers Group, participation has taken on a variety of levels. Extra commitment has allowed some members to present workshops and prepare resource materials that will help other schools.