This week I was introduced to a new form of educational research called action research. Action research is a sort of "scientific-method" approach to educational research that is developed by a principal. The research is based on a topic of curiosity or a wondering that is specific to the Principal's campus. The process involves questioning, data collection and analysis, formulating a plan of action, applying the plan of action, and evaluating to process and its success. The entire action research process allows a campus to investigate its weaknesses and collectively develop a plan that ensures the school's success in the future Reevaluating data a developing strategies to provide success are essential to a school's morale and the investments of stakeholders.
I plan to use action research in the future through a Professional Learning Committee or PLC. A PLC provides an easy platform to complete research. The PLC can disaggregate data which allows the campus to improve in several areas such as low test scores, including benchmarks and TAKS, attendance rates, for both students and teachers, and professional development courses in which teachers and administrators participate. The PLC provides the opportunity to work collaboratively with teachers to develop an action plan and complete the process as a team.
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