Towards action research systems

Action researching is a particular way of critically learning about events in this world in order to change them. It combines theory with practice into a critical process. The intent of this article is to explore some connections between learning theory and research praxis. The style adopted is both narrative and illustrative rather than analytical or critical. The models are presented in illustration and in the tradition of models for debating changes in the world. The particular perspective taken presents action researching as an experiential, systemic and critical process which involves people working together to improve complex problematic situations.