So far, I have learned so much about action research and how it will help me to be a better leader. Action research is a systematic process of studying one's own practices reflectively. This is done by thinking about your self as a teacher and leader, and assessing your ability. Action research involves questioning, and reflecting on what you are doing, and it results in change. It involves taking a closer look around, and then working collaboratively towards a common goal. It creates a climate of shared leadership and builds a positive culture within the a school. Everyone is working towards improving student achievement.
Action research can be applied to a variety of topics in the the educational world. A great way to get started, it to implement PLC's where data is discussed and a problem can be identified. Its about taking steps to identify a wondering or an issue, collecting data, and interpretation of the data. According to the data, a plan of action is created, and then a change is implemented. Action research is a personalized approach for schools, because it is done in the school or classroom. I have reflected on what I have learned, and see how I will use action research in my classroom. I plan to investigate project based learning with the use of technology. I want to see if students are more engaged. When students are engaged, they are learning, and there are minimal interruptions or discipline problems because the kids are having fun! Isn't that what learning should be about? My goal is to keep learning fun and interesting, we as teachers are life-long learners, I want to instill those values in my students.
Dana Fichman,
No comments:
Post a Comment