This week has been another eye - opening, fast paced week for me. As my assignments come to an end, I catch myself reflecting on the material that was covered this week and what material stood out. I have never given much thought to action research either because I was "doing it" or because I was not calling it "action research". However, I have learned that action research is everywhere. Action research essentially can be anything and everything when it comes to the school setting. If there is a problem then follow the steps in the action research process and you will find solutions and collect data on the way. I feel the videos this week gave me sound advice on leading a campus and, in regards to action research, I feel that "listening to your staff" is paramount. Teachers are in the trenches everyday and we know what works and what does not. I also believe in the words that Dr. Lewis stated, "that action research must be practical". That was eye-opening to me because I have been reaching far and wide for a topic to research. I would look at topics and then think back to what he said: "it has to be practical" and if it is not "feasible" then look for another topic. Practicality and feasibility have been driving me towards my action research topics this week.
I have given quite a bit of thought to what ideas I could learn more about through my action research project. I have looked at having a new dress code policy for the students and what to do about our homework policy and is homework even necessary? No matter how much I look at these other topics I always come back to the reading literacy topic that I first stumbled upon. I have met with my site supervisor and we have "tweaked" a few things and now both of us are happy. It is quite different than what I first envisioned but it is geared towards my subject and hopefully I will gain greater insight into my teaching methods and my students learning. I believe that it is feasible, practical, and can bring about change on my campus.
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