Action Research Description

In reading through the 3 assigned readings for Week one of the Research class, I have discovered that ACTION RESEARCH is clearly one of the most effective ways to ensure that continuously improve student learning. The first stage of ACTION RESEARCH is a normal curiosity for teachers and administrators; what needs to be fixed? This is something that I do everyday in my classroom. I am constantly wondering what I can do to improve the learning of my students. With ACTION RESEARCH, the question doesn't have to stop there. Moving on to phase 2 is where I will start to see how the issue can be solved. What does the literature say about the best way to rectify the situation to ensure that my students are successful? It is important to analyze many different trusted sources. This is something I would do, but it would be sporadically - especially due to the time constraints. However, the readings state that this is such an important part and MUST not be taken lightly. I would even occasionally move to the "Take Action Phase" of the process. During this phase, it is important to make the changes. It is even more important to make changes along the way to meet the needs of the students if the current plan isn't working out - which is why it is very important to reflect along the way. The fourth phase is a time to use and share the results. If something worked well and changed the outcome for students, it is important to reflect upon the process and share those results with others. In the event that the problem wasn't solved, again, it's time to reflect and look back at the process to see what went wrong and how can it be fixed.

For me, the ACTION RESEARCH process has been used, but not in a systemic way which could actually be a benefit to me for future ACTION RESEARCH in seeing what works and what clearly is ineffective for the success of the students.