What do I know about action research? I have studied different books on action research and I have learned that it is a path to achieve success in schools. Action research is “a powerful vehicle for learning and school improvement.” (Dana 2009) Action research is a systematic way for educators to reflect on their instructional practices or to explore a problem and a possible course of action based on their findings. This systematic approach promotes reflective teaching and thinking; collaboration with others and it leads to professional growth. Action research enhances our ability to solve problems effectively and most important it results in the improvement of educational practices that make our schools true learning organizations.
I plan to use action research during our Professional Learning Communities to find ways to collect and analyze our students' assessment data and determine those instructional strategies that work best for them. Facilitating action research in the PLC’s with other teachers will allow us to grow professionally and help us become reflective practitioners. It will also allow me to develop the leadership skills necessary to be a good and effective leader in my school. Action research is an essential process in the development of new ideas for personal and school wide improvement.
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