Week 4 Reflection of Action Research Plan EDLD 5301

As I read the Harris text and specifically the section on Force Field Analysis, I was reminded that there will definitely be resisting forces to my action research plan.  My biggest concern will be time to research and implement the activities needed for my action research project. With the day to day commitment of a teacher, it may be a challenge to find time to balance the classes, research project, and internship. My solution to this issue is to schedule specific dates, and times to focus on the research project in order to not feel over-whelmed with the daily demands of my job and responsibilities.


The other challenge I may face is commitment and participation from others. My action research project will require other faculty members to commit, and be willing to participate in the action research plan. In order to incorporate Science vocabulary into other specialty classes such as (Music and P.E.); it will take the cooperation and commitment from other teachers. I realize that time is an issue for all teachers. However, my solution to this issue is to provide support to the staff, and students involved in the action research project. I plan to create, and provide simple, exciting, activities that will maintain the interest of both the students and teachers. I will also provide all of the materials needed for the activities to make it easier for them to implement the activities on a consistent basis.

 I realize that when new ideas are presented to a staff, many are reluctant and are not in favor of change. Therefore my goal will be to emphasize the purpose and benefits of implementing the activities to help improve our students Science benchmark scores. I will continue to encourage and support them throughout the research project to help ensure that the forces that drive the change out way forces that resist the change.
 

I will conduct a Force Field Analysis to help discuss the driving and resisting forces that could arise.
For example:

1. Describe the current situation.

I will explain the problems and challenges our students face when taking Science assessments and previous year results to our staff.

2. Describe the proposed change.

I will explain my action research plan and its purpose. I will also provide simple exciting activities that will not require a lot of effort on their part.

3. Identify what will happen if no change occurs.

To address this, I will explain how we will continue to see the same results on benchmark test, and continue to see the lowest quartile students struggle on Science vocabulary

4. Identify the forces driving the proposed change.

I will explain reasons why we need to make changes to help our students to be more successful on Science test. I will also provide as much support as possible.

5. Identify the forces resisting the change.

I will attempt to address their concerns and encourage them to continue the activities and emphasize how much it will benefit the students