Thursday, October 18, 2012
Week 2 reflection EDLD 5301
In reflecting on week two of this course I have come to find that there is much demand in finding ways to implement change from data that is gathered through action research. After watching the videos of the three administrators and looking into my own research plan with my site supervisor it has also become clear that there is much to do with compiling information, comparing data, and making a plan tailor made for your specific environment. This weeks lesson has exposed me to the realization of the importance of data and what is done with that data can make all the difference in how effective your programs will be. The idea of an action research makes all the sense due to the fact that in years past all schools waited years on data that may not even be applicable in their school district. With active research you get the results sooner and it relates directly with the needs and issues of your own school.
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I feel the exact way about research. Since sitting down with my principal this week i have begun to see the true benefit of action research. I'm so excited about this research and the many students in our district that will benefit from it.
ReplyDeleteBefore learning about action research, it would get on my nerves that administrators always asked teachers to produce data such as failure reports, interventions, parent contact, etc... Now, I am beginning to understand the importance of data and the impact that it makes in education. Putting our efforts in the correct and necessary data and learning how to use it effectively is the key. Look forward to learning about your findings. Visit my blog for info on student engagement in the learning environment. http://hazelvalverde.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with you on your point about knowing what to do with data. I think this is such a vital component to being able to conduct good action research. It is so easy to get overwhelmed when looking at data and not know how to interpret it or what to do with it. I'm looking forward to seeing how you will use this information to help with your action research project. Good lucK!
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