Week 1 5301 Action Research What I have learned.

Here is a description of what I have learned about action research and how I might be able to use it.

Action research has opened my eyes on a whole new level, on a level of understanding the educational purposes of improvement and the quality of teaching in schools. After learning the meanings and concepts of action research, I have thought about many focus areas I may want to pursue within my organization. Action research is determined by focusing on details within the classroom transactions, situations and events that can or should be changed in order to achieve a higher level of success. Action research also has a since of influence to affect everyone in the organizations presence, due to the many possible outcomes and changes which could occur. Dana, (2009) “Inquiring professionals seek out change and reflect on their practice, by posing questions or “wonderings,” (p. 2). I have also learned about action research is the engagement used in action research; it is an authoritative tool for an educator to help their professional development. While engagement is being used in the process, action research is a way for teachers, practitioners, or administrator, to learn more by active participation, such as watching, listening, analyzing, reflecting and questioning. Principals will participate in ongoing research /study looking at a variety of data to determine the issues at hand at their schools. This form of research can be done collaboratively or in a formal way, with a significant amount of data. This data can be discussed or shared amongst the group to elaborate and apply strategies for problem solving, of the research at hand. Action research clearly; helps the principal, inquiring mind evaluate, assess, and weigh out certain areas within the school that needs to be addressed. Overall, the principal professional development will enhance, allowing them to improve, along with their school.

I can use action research as one of the many tools on my road to become an administrator. While completing my internship I will try to analyze each activity I do in detail and possibly apply action research. I have already begun thinking about possible action research to pursue; my overall goal is to improve learning and school.

Dana, N. F. (2009). Leading with passion and knowledge: The principal as action researcher. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.

An analysis how educational leaders might use blogs:

Web blogs can be a major component for any profession. Web blogs for educational leaders, allows them to have access to a series of informational text, videos, and other vital information from a variety of people (bloggers). The information produced can be used to help your action research or any other issue you may have. The World Wide Web is "in" people use the web for many other things to send and receive information. Educational leaders can communicate with one another and assist each other to improve their organization.