Week 2: Real Life Action Research Examples and Practitioners

This has been a very interesting week. I found there are numerous topics that would benefit greatly from action research. Why are so many administrators and school leaders choosing to ignore this powerful method of improving student achievement? I fell schools will benefit greatly from the knowledge and information gained from actively researching methods to improve student performance! I was impressed with the advise given to me by school leaders that have used action research on their campuses.

Analysis: How Educational Leaders May Use Blogs

Educational leaders may use blogs to communicate and collaborate with fellow bloggers and educators from around the world. Blogs will allow the educational leader to view different perspectives and also share the knowledge and experiences we have gained with others.

Action Research-Week 1 Part 3: Knowledge Gained and Suggestions for Usage

I have gained valuable knowledge of action research and the benefits action research can have in the field of education. There is a distinct difference that separates traditional educational research and action research. Action research focuses on what one is doing personally in order to solve a problem. One who has invested in action research is therefore required to reflect on their own actions regarding how to resolve an issue or solve a problem. Traditional educational research seeks explanation and truth, however the researcher is removed.

Action research is a process that involves reflecting, planning, acting, and observing. I think I will be able to use action research as a method to solve current issues and gain more knowledge of current issues impacting education and to improve leadership skills. This type of research will allow me to seek data by carrying-out carefully planned procedures and will allow me to become a "knowledge-maker" by collecting data to solve a problem.

In order to solve current issues in education and become effective leaders, we must seek to acquire more knowledge and insight into all components of situations that affect the will being of our students. Action research is an avenue that will allow leaders to contribute or add new data to help solve problems.