Action research is the process by which
teachers and administrators dissect how and what they do to promote
professional development on a local level with the goal of increasing student
achievement. It is very similar to sending our instructional delivery to
the doctor with our symptoms (or data), what is bothering us (wondering),
searching for a diagnosis (findings), and getting a prescription. Action research is easily summarized in one
word: inquiry. As educators, it is
important that we always inquire on how to better serve our students and keep
an open mind on how to constantly restructure our learning environment and
instructional delivery to the benefit of our students. We must constantly evaluate our performance
to find areas in which we need to improve to provide the best educational
experience for all stakeholders. It is
important to be very knowledgeable about current trends and research on
instructional strategies that can be adapted to fit the circumstances in each
individual classroom. Action research is
vital tool in the implantation of any change in a classroom or on a
campus. We must always be aware of what
we are expected and required to have our students accomplish and be proactive
in finding the best ways to make sure we are meeting the educational needs of
our students while growing professionally.
Educational leaders can use blogs to
share concerns of how we are expected to meet state and national standards and
include ideas and practices being utilized on our respective campuses. We can give feedback on how similar ideas
have been successful or unsuccessful on our campuses with other leaders so that
they may be able to adapt ideas into something that might work on their campus.
