The article examines the insights gained by preservice teachers in Ethiopia, who conducted action research during their studies towards an education degree. The author (and research advisor) interviewed the preservice teachersin order to learn about issues such as the usefulness and challenges of action research, and assisted them with progress reports and reflections regarding their experiences in undertaking the action research tasks. The author concluded that most preservice teachers reported that the research experience has helped them understand the complexities of teaching and the process of the inquiry approach.