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Figure 9.2: A conceptual framework for Action Research in RE educationintegrating three models: the process is a defined Action Research model based on the work ofBorg et al (1993) which specifically addresses Action Research in an educational environment,the context an environment where the aim is learning (cognitive change): Rogers (2002)’smodel acknowledges that effecting cognitive change through instructional design is basedon the interaction of the participants of a learning environment. The iterations explicit inthe research design require double loop learning on the part of the researcher at least, sothat future action is based on varied reflection. The model proposed by Hatten (1997) isused for this aspect. The dominant characteristics of this study suggested that each of thesecomponents to be incorporated. Figure 9.2 provides a visual summary of this framework.The framework is shown to be consistent with the context of the research:• it is a field-based study of a social practice, involving the participants themselves intheir natural setting and exploiting the biases inherent in such an environment. Theresearcher acts as ‘deep insider’ (Edwards, 1999) within the context of this study, and,as such is◦ aware of the organisational history and personal relationships which are interwovenwith that history◦ more likely to possesses reasonable beliefs about the landscape, the territory, the400