This week has kept my mind very busy as I try to pin down one idea for an action research plan. After reading the chapter on the various action research topics, I feel like I could pick any of them to study. Action research proves to be the best way to look inside the workings of your campus and pinpoint specific problem areas, or room for growth.
I feel like there are many times when we try a new system, whether it be aimed at discipline or safety, just because we heard it worked somewhere else. Why did it not work on our campus then? Because we were lazy! We have a chance to personalize a system by doing research on our campus, improving not only our target area but other areas as well. Though this may seem like more work (something teachers can't seem to get enough of these days), the wealth of information gained during the process is invaluable. From my experience, this makes my job easier! And who doesn't want that??
Alright, back on topic. I am still eager to do my action research on effective and ineffective staff development. This seems like a broad area to take on, but I am hoping with the help of my site supervisor I can narrow it down to something more specific to my campus needs.
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