All of last week, I took time to gather all the needed data for the first semester. This provided me with motivation to keep working on my action research. So far I have their Math & Reading CA's scores (beginning of the year till now), TELPAS results from last year (currently waiting on this year's results), as well as last year's TAKS scores for Reading and Math. I was able to see the growth that my students have done so far but I wonder how much the Departmentalization Program has to do with it. I am still waiting on the Reading and Math TAKS test results, which I will receive in May. I am also waiting on this year's TELPAS Reading results. Currently, I am wondering how I am going to present and analyze all the gathered data.
Monday, April 4, 2011
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Week 5 Reflection
Reflecting back to the beginning of the course, I can recall feeling overwhelmed with all the new information. These five weeks have provided me with a wealth of new knowledge and confidence. I have learned that action research provides opportunities to conduct inquiries into our own teaching. We are able to evaluate and improve our practices to enhance students learning. We are able to collaborate with each other and share new ideas, while developing stronger relationships with our staff. Most importantly, we take charge of our own learning and resist becoming stagnant. We must take the time to reflect and look for answers. Instead of becoming a manager in our daily routines, we are head learners building a learners community. Marjorie C. Ringler, EdD, (Spring 2007) states that action research "can be effective strategies for teachers' professional growth and accountability" (p. 36).
I was also introduced to blogging in this course. This has provided me with much needed support and effective feedback from my peers. I don't think my action research plan would have come out the way it did without the collaboration from my classmates. We have created a bond and feel eager to support each other. I am able to search, share and learn from others in the education field.
Reference:
Ringler, M. C. (Spring 2007). Action Research an Effective Instructional Leadership Skill for Future Public School Leaders. AASA Journal of Scholarship and Practice, Vol. 4 (1), p. 36.
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Revised AR Plan...
Going back and reflecting on the comments that I received from four of my peers, I have rephrased my goal to: How is the departmentalization program in 4th grade contributing to my current bilingual students' academic progress and success in Reading and Math? After reading their comments I realized that the previous goal was too broad. Also, after finding out that our action research plan is due by the seventh course, I went back and revised my start and end dates.
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Sunday, March 13, 2011
Action Research Plan
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Sunday, March 6, 2011
Why are wonderings important...
As future school leaders, as well as educators, I learned that is very
important to reflect on our own practices to find wonderings. And so it begins
the process of inquiry which requires us to gain an insight into why something
is working or not working, and how it can be improve. Finding wonderings or questions
takes time but it's worth every effort. Sometimes the process of wondering can evolve and take you in a different direction. School leaders and educators need to constantly be open to change and
improvement for the well being of the students. It's very important for us to understand that we can only control ourselves, not the student's or teacher's behavior.
important to reflect on our own practices to find wonderings. And so it begins
the process of inquiry which requires us to gain an insight into why something
is working or not working, and how it can be improve. Finding wonderings or questions
takes time but it's worth every effort. Sometimes the process of wondering can evolve and take you in a different direction. School leaders and educators need to constantly be open to change and
improvement for the well being of the students. It's very important for us to understand that we can only control ourselves, not the student's or teacher's behavior.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
How Educational Leaders Might Use Blogs
Blogs provide educational leaders the opportunity to share a wide range of educational resources, input, ideas, and strategies with others throughou the world. They can also critique and learn from each other as well as communicate with stakeholders.
What I have learned about action research...
I have learned that action research provides an opportunity to take a look at one's own self, evaluate, and improve. If we all took the time to study ourselves, improve and change, we would be able to provide a much better education for our students. The motivation and enthusiasm to improve,
would spread across the campus making us role models to other teachers and students. Action research provides the willingness to change, because we are part of the process or decision making. It also provides the confidence to try new things. Therefore, collaborating with each other and sharing those new ideas, developing stronger relationships with our staff. We take charge of our own learning. We grow by attending staff developments or simply reading a book or journal. Action Research provides the much needed control to our busy schedule and many opportunities to continually grow. We must take the time to research or look for solutions. Designing a plan of action that will allow us to make a change or make changes if not working. Not being afraid to try new things that might not work. Always learning and changing for our wellbeing as well as the students and staff.
Action research can be used on a daily basis. I would take time to reflect on
the issues at hand. How can I become a better teacher, administrator, parent? I could also use it while collaborating with my team, administrators, parents or with my students.
would spread across the campus making us role models to other teachers and students. Action research provides the willingness to change, because we are part of the process or decision making. It also provides the confidence to try new things. Therefore, collaborating with each other and sharing those new ideas, developing stronger relationships with our staff. We take charge of our own learning. We grow by attending staff developments or simply reading a book or journal. Action Research provides the much needed control to our busy schedule and many opportunities to continually grow. We must take the time to research or look for solutions. Designing a plan of action that will allow us to make a change or make changes if not working. Not being afraid to try new things that might not work. Always learning and changing for our wellbeing as well as the students and staff.
Action research can be used on a daily basis. I would take time to reflect on
the issues at hand. How can I become a better teacher, administrator, parent? I could also use it while collaborating with my team, administrators, parents or with my students.
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