Action research method was first put forward by American educator Leslie W. White in1930s. Subsequently, American educators Kenneth Benne and maurice carter further developed the action research method in 1960s+0940s and put forward the concept of "reflective practice". On this basis, American educators Stephen Corey and James McKernan further improved the theory and method of action research method in 1960s and 1950s, and put forward the concept of "reflective action". Since then, action research methods have been widely applied and developed in education, social work, medical and health care, organization and management.

Action research method is a research method based on practice, centering on reflection and aiming at solving practical problems and improving practice. Its main features include:

Based on practice: the research object of action research method is practical problems, and the research process is carried out in practice. Researchers conduct research by participating in practice, understanding practical problems and exploring solutions.

Taking reflection as the core: Action research method emphasizes researchers' reflection and criticism of practice, so as to find problems and contradictions in practice and put forward improvement schemes and solutions.

Participatory research: Action research requires researchers and practitioners to cooperate closely, establish cooperative relations, and discuss problems and solutions together.

Step by step: the research process of action research method is step by step. Through repeated practice, reflection and adjustment, practice is gradually improved to achieve the purpose of improvement and innovation.

Action research method is suitable for solving practical problems and improving practice, especially in the fields of education, social work, health care, organization and management. It can promote the reflection and innovation of practitioners, improve the quality and effect of practice, and also promote the exchange and integration of theory and practice.