For an action research approach to improving education that is being used by both teachers and pupils see the TASC (Thinking Actively in a Social Context) Wheel developed by Belle Wallace.

Chandler, S. & Wallace, B. (2004) How TASC (Thinking Actively in a Social Context) led to rapid school improvement. Retrieved 6 December 2005 from http://66.249.93.104/search?q=cache:i63ttaOJv2kJ:www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/ntrp/lib/pdf/ChandlerWallace.pdf+How+TASC+(Thinking+Actively+in+a+Social+Context)+helped+to+ensure+rapid+school+improvement&hl=en&client=firefox-a