Action research is not your typical, college reseach paper. Action research is conducted by administration or teachers within a school focusing on what needs to be changed so that the school can meet the needs of the student, staff and community better.The process of action research is a cyclical process that is never ending. It is important that the administrator make time for inquiry and reflection as this is part of being a head learner for his campus. An administrator or teacher needs to ask “what is best for the students, what are they doing, where are they now and where do they need to be” as guiding questions to start an inquiry (Dana, p15). The first step of action research is setting the foundation through a shared vision and understanding the need for inquiry (Harris, p 5). This step is the most important for change to be successful; all faculty need to feel comfortable with the administration, school vision and the new idea in order for the change to be successful. Action research can be conducted solely by the principal, group of administration or with a group of teacher (Dana, p 21). Working collaboratively allows the individual (teacher or administrator) to experience the greatest growth professionally and personally.
References
Dana, N. (2009). Leading with Passion and Knowledge. California: Corwin.
Harris, S., Edmonson, E., & Combs, J. (2010) Examining what we do to improve our schools: 8 Steps From Analysis to Action. New York: Eye on Education.
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