This week has again proven to be knowledge-filled. I had heard the terms “action research”, but never ventured into the meaning. Ironically, after my readings this week, I realized that I’ve been living and participating in action research at my campus over the past two years.
The campus’ main mission over the past two years has been to deliberately increase student learning via a thorough inspection of a targeted group of students’ data. This data has then been taken into consideration for class scheduling, and providing instructional, and empathetic support. In my readings this week there is reference made to a set of four components of action research that are continuously spiraling. These are: indicating a situation that needs to be improved or resolved, creating remedies for the situation, implementing and evaluating outcomes, and clarifying the circumstance which results in new definitions of areas for improvement. The process then repeats. This is the continuous spiral.
The information I learned regarding action research this week can be utilized in my classroom. I feel that I’ve used it, but have not fully followed through with the process. Now that I know more about it, I will be more deliberate in all four phases of action research. By making it a regular drive for my teaching, student learning and performance is sure to increase.
Like you, I also discovered after reading about what action research actually was, that I have been participating in it at my campus. It makes me appreciate the efforts of my principal to actually involve all of his staff in the newest and hopefully successful educational protocol.
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