Once you have figured out what was learned as a result of the research, it is essential to share the information attained with other teachers in your school or other schools so others can benefit from your study. You can do this through workshops, written articles or presentations. Put your new knowledge to work by making changes in your practice. This may lead to further inquiry and further research. By playing an active role in the research process, teachers develop a deeper understanding of children, of themselves, and of the important interactions between teachers and students.
School reform is a slow process, but it is almost impossible without teacher involvement.
Teachers who have undertaken action research become more comfortable with collaboration, cooperation and consultation. On the other hand, action research can present some challenges. One, of course, is time. Careful, useful inquiry is very time-consuming, so teacher researchers have to feel strongly about what they are doing and be committed to the effort. Another is distance.