Thursday, July 29, 2010
Reflection -Research 5301 Week 3
This weeks assignment was very helpful in allowing me to reflect carefully plan for my action research project. The 8 steps from analysis to action by Sandra Harris was very beneficial in the planning process. I look forward to researching activities, and games that will be used school wide to help our students to achieve academic success in Science.
Action Research Plan Revised
Action Research Plan ( Overview)
Goal:
To determine what activities can be implemented school wide, to help 5th grade students to recall Science vocabulary, to help improve students’ academic performance on Science standardized test.
Question:
What actions can our faculty take school wide, to help improve our student’s ability to recall Science vocabulary, and improve academic performance on standardized test?
Analyzing Data/Determining direction:
We will use quantitative measures of student achievement in Science from previous years, as well as benchmark scores and weekly vocabulary quizzes to monitor students’ progress.
Developing Deeper Understanding:
We will collect data based on interviews with teachers who are implementing the activities on a daily basis to monitor the effectiveness of the project.
Outcome:
By the use of vocabulary review activities throughout the school, students will improve their knowledge of vocabulary terms, which will improve academic performance on standardized test.
NOTE: Unable to copy and paste complete plan
Goal:
To determine what activities can be implemented school wide, to help 5th grade students to recall Science vocabulary, to help improve students’ academic performance on Science standardized test.
Question:
What actions can our faculty take school wide, to help improve our student’s ability to recall Science vocabulary, and improve academic performance on standardized test?
Analyzing Data/Determining direction:
We will use quantitative measures of student achievement in Science from previous years, as well as benchmark scores and weekly vocabulary quizzes to monitor students’ progress.
Developing Deeper Understanding:
We will collect data based on interviews with teachers who are implementing the activities on a daily basis to monitor the effectiveness of the project.
Outcome:
By the use of vocabulary review activities throughout the school, students will improve their knowledge of vocabulary terms, which will improve academic performance on standardized test.
NOTE: Unable to copy and paste complete plan
Friday, July 23, 2010
Reflection on Action Research 7/23/2010
Dr. Chargois and Dr. Lewis during their interviews related to action research the importance of collecting and analyzing data. Both scholars explained the importance of being data driven and how to use the data to desegregate the collected information, to help find solutions to problems or questions.
Dr. Lewis also emphasized how action research must be practical , to ensure the research applies to your own situation or environment. I learned that , if your research is not relevant to your own school, then it will not benefit you or your students. This is why it is important for us to take the time to reflect on current issues or problems that occur at our schools and use action research to find solutions.
Dr. Lewis also emphasized how action research must be practical , to ensure the research applies to your own situation or environment. I learned that , if your research is not relevant to your own school, then it will not benefit you or your students. This is why it is important for us to take the time to reflect on current issues or problems that occur at our schools and use action research to find solutions.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
How Educational Leaders Might Use Blogs
Blogging allows principals to post professional thoughts, questions, or experiences on a website which can be read by other principals and allows them to respond. Through blogging, principals can develop collaboration and support for one another. Blogging allows principals to share their insights, issues, and ideas in a forum that allows other principals to read and respond. Blogging also gives principals an opportunity to reflect on their day to day practices in hopes of making informative decisions. Blogs can also serve as an online diary, where principals can post news about research they are currently engaged in. The principals who are researching an combine text, images, and links to other blogs, as well as post comments in an interactive format.
Action Research-Intro
Action research allows principals as well as future principals to engage in reflection and focus on the concerns or problems their school may have. Action research allows principals to engage in systematic study of their administrative practices, and take action for change based on what they have learned as a result of reflection and research. Action research involves the principal's assessment and possible solutions based on data collected within the confines of their school.
Action research is beneficial now as a student as well as a future administrator. Action research is beneficial because it allows me to focus on a current issue or problem my school has, and allows me to reflect, engage in research, and take action to improve the problem or issue. Once I have identified the issue or problem, I will be able to collaborate with others on my campus and create a solution to the problem. Action research also allows me to gain better insight into my own practices as an administrator and make improvements for my campus.
Administrative inquiry can also help in my professional growth by allowing me to engage in self assessment, and make changes for improvement. I believe that when an administrator takes the time to reflect on themselves, it forces them to devote as much time as possible to one issue or problem, which will enable them to make more effective decisions for the benefit of their students.
Action research is beneficial now as a student as well as a future administrator. Action research is beneficial because it allows me to focus on a current issue or problem my school has, and allows me to reflect, engage in research, and take action to improve the problem or issue. Once I have identified the issue or problem, I will be able to collaborate with others on my campus and create a solution to the problem. Action research also allows me to gain better insight into my own practices as an administrator and make improvements for my campus.
Administrative inquiry can also help in my professional growth by allowing me to engage in self assessment, and make changes for improvement. I believe that when an administrator takes the time to reflect on themselves, it forces them to devote as much time as possible to one issue or problem, which will enable them to make more effective decisions for the benefit of their students.
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