Both Dana (2009) and Harris, Edmonson & Combs (2010) do an excellent job of providing a clear definition of and a case for engaging in action research. I have always been reflective of my work in the classroom, but not nearly as systematic as I could have been. I appreciate being able to identify problems/curiosities that are relevant to me and my unique circumstances. Being able to be part of the solution and learning from my mistakes is very empowering and motivating. My initial “wondering” was in regards to the best way to support Tier II interventions across the district. I’m afraid I may have bitten off more than I can chew with such a broad topic, but already many smaller wonderings that could be a part of the larger one have come to mind. What is the best way to get intervention resources out to the campus? What training will be required to provide support to the teachers? How can we provide useful guidelines while allowing the campuses to identify their own needs within their unique circumstances? I hope to gain more insight as this course progresses. I believe in the process and am confident in being able to identify needs and conduct research. I am most interested in learning to gather data from multiple and varied sources. I hope that this blog will serve as a good record of my progress throughout this process.
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Action Research
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Both Dana (2009) and Harris, Edmonson & Combs (2010) do an excellent job of providing a clear definition of and a case for engaging in action research. I have always been reflective of my work in the classroom, but not nearly as systematic as I could have been. I appreciate being able to identify problems/curiosities that are relevant to me and my unique circumstances. Being able to be part of the solution and learning from my mistakes is very empowering and motivating. My initial “wondering” was in regards to the best way to support Tier II interventions across the district. I’m afraid I may have bitten off more than I can chew with such a broad topic, but already many smaller wonderings that could be a part of the larger one have come to mind. What is the best way to get intervention resources out to the campus? What training will be required to provide support to the teachers? How can we provide useful guidelines while allowing the campuses to identify their own needs within their unique circumstances? I hope to gain more insight as this course progresses. I believe in the process and am confident in being able to identify needs and conduct research. I am most interested in learning to gather data from multiple and varied sources. I hope that this blog will serve as a good record of my progress throughout this process.
Both Dana (2009) and Harris, Edmonson & Combs (2010) do an excellent job of providing a clear definition of and a case for engaging in action research. I have always been reflective of my work in the classroom, but not nearly as systematic as I could have been. I appreciate being able to identify problems/curiosities that are relevant to me and my unique circumstances. Being able to be part of the solution and learning from my mistakes is very empowering and motivating. My initial “wondering” was in regards to the best way to support Tier II interventions across the district. I’m afraid I may have bitten off more than I can chew with such a broad topic, but already many smaller wonderings that could be a part of the larger one have come to mind. What is the best way to get intervention resources out to the campus? What training will be required to provide support to the teachers? How can we provide useful guidelines while allowing the campuses to identify their own needs within their unique circumstances? I hope to gain more insight as this course progresses. I believe in the process and am confident in being able to identify needs and conduct research. I am most interested in learning to gather data from multiple and varied sources. I hope that this blog will serve as a good record of my progress throughout this process.
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Hi Becky,
ReplyDeleteI agree with your comment about realizing now there is a more systematic way to be reflective. I've always had wonderings and even done a few 'informal research projects' in my own classroom but didn't really know it was called Action Research; I thought it was just part of good teaching. I feel like I've learned so much already- and we're only in the 2nd week of the course.
Have a fantastic weekend. I look forward to following your "blunderings" Miss BB.
Virginia (Ginger) AbiHabib EA 1281