Critical Mass Analysis
Unit 2
Michelle Kinyungu Kaplan University GM505 Action Research and Consulting Skills
Dr. Barbara-Leigh Tonelli
Running head: CRITICAL MASS ANALYSIS 1
CRITICAL MASS ANALYSIS 6
July 19 ,2016
Critical Mass Analysis
The purpose of this paper is to provide a critical mass analysis for my action research project that will discuss the St Petersburg Community benefit from having twenty-hour childcare service. ?Community ?based action research provides a model for enacting local, action-oriented approaches to inquiry, applying small-scale theorizing to specific problems in specific situations ( Edwards& Willis, 2014,p.87).?Before the action …show more content…
into the action research project. The AR person and the stakeholders must be in communication about desired roles and processes to continue in the study. I was able to determine the key stakeholders and helpers who will work close to me. Ms. Young and Ms. Lawson are daycare owners in the childcare industry will allow for the AR person to gain more insight, intelligence and interest into a community need. Therefore, having two childcare experts will help in the process of finding a resolution and save time. I learned that the speaking to each stakeholder in advance helps with scheduling and assignments of different …show more content…
Ms. Young and Ms. Lawson are my key stakeholders who I will be working with to attain a resolution. The other stakeholders are an important to provide information in from the viewpoint of the parent and employee. In conclusion, the critical mass give the AR person an opportunity to participant in the first phase of research. Stringer (2014) suggestions. ?Action research, therefore, ultimately focuses on the events that are meaningful for stakeholders. It provides a process or content through which people can collectively clarify their problems and formulate new ways of envisioning their solutions ( Stringer, 2014,p.55).? I truly believe this important work in the St. Petersburg Community and this action research project will help the community become