Reflection: Action Research Week 2

After learning more about action research, I realize that it doesn't have to be this huge project or undertaking. It can be implemented in any situation or problem that may arise throughout the day. Here are a few ideas for action research that I read about this week. 

I am eager to learn more about different ideas for implementing effective staff development. I love the idea of peer staff development. I believe the teachers would be more open to ideas from someone who is currently working with students in the classroom than from someone from an outside source that sits behind a desk all day. Some teachers think that what they are doing in the classroom is common knowledge. Little do they know, because there hasn’t been one week that has gone by that I haven’t learned something new from my colleagues. There are so many great ideas out there that need to be shared.

I also believe that dissecting and analyzing data is imperative as an administrator. Looking at data and determining a campuses needs is important in order to gain insight and awareness of each weakness or need.  Investigating school districts or campuses that have similar demographics and culture can help one determine what programs will or will not work at their district or campus. Being able to look at and analyze another districts implementation process will be beneficial. Throughout the implementation process an administrator will be aware of and know how to handle certain problems as they arise. 

These are both great ideas for action research. As a future administrator, I look forward to looking into these concepts and developing an action research team.