Even though I feel that action research is a part of my
everyday life in the school setting I think that one must understand what
action research is and its purpose. Action
research is a continuous process of evaluating data, defining an issue, putting
together a plan, carrying out the plan and re-evaluating. In order for it to truly be action research I
believe it must be intentional, purposeful, and systematic. Intentional in that
participants understand why and what we are doing. Without that understanding you will not have
the buy in which will drive the organization towards action. Purposeful because when there is an emotional
buy in and we see purpose we are more willing to assist in the process. It must be systematic in the way that we
acquire and reflect on data, the process in which we implement new procedures
or programs and how we evaluate. Having
a systematic approach helps the people involved understand the process.
Action research can be used by a superintendent to help
drive a school district, by a principal to take his or her campus to greater
achievements, by a classroom teacher to transform their student’s
learning. Action research, when used
properly, can be the driving force behind positive change in education. Sunday, October 14, 2012
Insights into Action Research
The term action research was a new term to me, but not a new
concept. As I read about and studied examples
of action research I realized that action research in varying degrees is part of
my everyday life in the school setting. Action
research is a continuous process of evaluating data, defining an issue, putting
together a plan, carrying out the plan and re-evaluating. With the instantaneous ability to view data
on individual students, classes, departments and schools as well as the large
variety of assessment and survey tools at our fingertips there is no reason
that as educators we should not be using this wealth of data and information to
continuously be seeking out concerns and working through and implementing new
methods, solutions, programs and procedures to enhance the education systems
within our classroom, schools and community.
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