Van Is a High School Language Arts Teacher Engaged in an Action

Van is a high school language arts teacher engaged in an action research study that considers the role of dramatic play in his curriculum. He feels that dramatic play is an important part of language arts instruction. He is currently considering why he believes that dramatic play is so critical. In which phase of the action research process is Van currently operating?

A) Identifying an area of focus
B) Data collection
C) Data analysis and interpretation
D) Action planning