| This thesis focuses on the evaluation of action research as a viable approach to problem solving in the context of a religious organization. The emphasis is on the critical reflection process in establishing congruency between the organization's stated purpose and its activities. Imbedded in the primary project is a secondary goal, the improvement of my practice as a facilitator.; The evaluation of the action research approach highlights the importance of following the process through a complete iteration of planning, acting, observing, and reflecting. At a deeper level, the impact that the facilitator's self-knowledge has on the success of the intervention is examined. The findings indicate the need for a full cycle of the steps in action research to facilitate and evaluate learning. The outcomes of this study also indicate the positive relationship between the demonstrated congruency between the facilitator's philosophy and actions and the ability of the participants in a workshop to benefit from a safe learning environment. |
