What I've Learned About Action Research

Usually the term research will send anyone and everyone running. In education although, action research is inquiry based and it is very beneficial for campuses and programs to be effective. Action research consists of reflection and action. It is driven by the needs of the campus through the eyes of the stakeholders. "Inquiring professionals seek out change and reflect on their practices by posing questions or wonderings, collect data to gain insights into their wonderings, analyzing the data along with reading relevant literature, making changes in practice based on new understandings developed during inquiry, and sharing with others." (Dana, 2009) Administrative inquiry allows principals to reflect on the campuses best practices and make changes in the areas of need. Administrators can build a campus with action research through their Professional Learning Communities and Leadership Teams. Professional learning communities can share techniques used in the classroom to teach concepts, analyze scores, and ask questions to raise achievement. Collaboration and inquiry can build a solid, effective learning environment for all stakeholders.

As a future administrator I plan to devote time in my busy day to sit down and reflect. I plan on using action research to help achieve shared visions and goals.

Works Cited
Dana,N.F (2009).Leading With Passion And Knowledge: The Principal As Action Researcher. Thousand Oaks: Corwin.