Comments from our discussion boards and blogs helped reinforce a certain aspect of my plan. I plan to frame my action research within the framework of an important current initiative that the school is adopting for the future. Working within this structure can add credibility to my plan and ensure it is not thrown out for the next big thing in education.
So, going forward I need to focus on things within my control, and I need to stay within our current campus framework.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Educational Leadership - Research Course Reflection (Week 5)
Early in week one in our Educational Leadership – Research course I learned what makes action research different from conventional research. A quote from our text describes action research as a “systematic, intentional study of one’s own professional practice” (Fichtman, 2009, p. 9). This helped turn on a light bulb for me. Studying my own professional practice helps me grow and focus on the things I can control.
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I like where you are heading with the Differentiated Instruction. I am not familiar with Cornerstone, but it sounds like working all of these aspects in together will benefit kids. I commend your efforts to focus on the things you can control and let go of the rest. Sometimes that is easier said than done. However, since your campus just received training on this very topic, it should be easier to staff members on board with some of the things you are trying to accomplish.
ReplyDeleteThis should be a helpful tool to get your staff to buy into the new program. I hope that your research will help drive process.
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