The topic of action research is very interesting and makes a lot of sense. I have to admit that this is a term that I was not familiar with, even though I have been teaching for fifteen years. Although it's unfamiliar , I agree with what it entails.  Action research is identifying a real problem and changing old habits to promote success for students.  The research is done in many different ways.  It involves collecting data, observations, interviews, or other methods that prove a "new idea" is working. More importantly, it's research that would benefit your classroom or school, because you are the individual who is aware of what your students truly need.
     The thought of implementing strategies to help hyper-active students in the classroom, is what I am leaning towards for my action research.  I decided on this topic because I am facing the problem of my own child having difficulty in school.  At times my son needs a "safe place" where he can move and release frustrations without disrupting the other children.  I envision creating a place in my classroom where my students can do the same. An area where they too can stretch, take deep breaths, or whatever makes them calm down and return to their desks without interrupting the lesson for the rest of the class. My research would also involve speaking to different therapists and yoga instructors on stretching and breathing techniques that have been proven to help "calm" the body and mind. After speaking with my students parents in which this might be useful, I can convince them to try these techniques at home.  Also, in this "safe place" I would like to have a computer center where they may work on a computer game, write a letter about their feelings, create a piece of art, or anything else to keep them engaged. As the school music teacher, I have a wide range of students to include in my action research. I service students from kinder to fifth grade.  It will be interesting to see what techniques and strategies will be  beneficial.
     It is unrealistic for educators to think that children can sit in a desk and listen to their teacher lecture for a long period of time. We must adapt to the children of this generation and make every effort to meet their needs.