"Living" education: Action research as a practical approach to congregational education

Action research as an educational strategy suggests that educators engage i n an intentional, collaborative cycle of observing, reflecting, planning, a nd acting. This approach deliberately attempts to bring theory and practice together in praxis. Action research may be helpful for religious educators who wish to improve their educational practice. This article focuses on wa ys in which action research might be employed by congregationally based edu cators.