Action Researching seems to be a way for principals to inquire into a question that is plaguing them. This maybe a way to enhance test scores or a way to change the culture or climate in their school. In the text it refers to inquiry being a powerful vehicle for learning and school improvement. Every educator must first be a learner themselves. Most commonally we go to professional developments, sit, listen, and take away a new tool. With the process of action researching every educator participating is learning and developing themselves as a professional. Instead of only learning something new, we are looking at what is broken and finding new ways to fix it.
I am excited about my topic that I have choosen. I think it is highly debatable and will have lots of good literature to sport an answer. It ties in nicely with all the things that have been taught to us in older classes and I am excited to see when the new school year unfolds if it will be as benefical as I think it will.
My question of wondering: Does the diversity training level of teachers affect their students level of performance on state mandated testing?
That does sound like a topic that is clearly open to debate! I would be interested in learning what you discover along your journey.
ReplyDeleteI like the way you contrasted standard professional development with action research. I hadn't considered the connection, but it seems so clear. Action research comes from the inside and gives the best and most clear answer about what is needed!
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