Simmons, MarlonMcDermott, MairiEaton, Sarah ElaineBrown, BarbaraJacobsen, Michele2019-03-182019-03-182019-04-05Simmons, M., McDermott, M., Eaton, S. E., Brown, B., & Jacobsen, M. (2019). The Role of Reflection in Action Research: Towards Enhanced Understandings of Curriculum Improvement. American Educational Research Association (AERA), Toronto, ON, April 5 - 9, 2019.http://hdl.handle.net/1880/110082In this paper we draw upon our reflections from an ongoing action research project on student research in course-based, professional graduate programs. We broach our considerations to delineate the complexity of improving curriculum by tracing how the iterative process of action research informed the core findings from the research. The broad framework informing our action research approach includes: (1) planning; (2) observing and acting; (3) critical reflection; and (4) engaging in continuous iterations of this process. Specifically, our collective inquiry takes up the role of reflection within action research cycles to support us in better understanding curriculum review and improvement.enUnless otherwise indicated, this material is protected by copyright and has been made available with authorization from the copyright owner. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0action researchhigher educationreflectionconference paperhttp://dx.doi.org/10.11575/PRISM/36300