After my first week of studying action research, I have learned that action research is studying issues within your school. Action research is collecting data and using it to make necessary changes. When doing action research it is important to use the data that has been collected to your benefit. Teachers cannot be sensitive to critiques based on the data collected. In order to be a great teacher, you have to be able to change when needed. By conducting your own research, using your own teachers, at your own school, you are able to break down any issues. You have the inside look at what everyone is doing and making sure everyone is on the same page.
Action research can be used in many ways. One of the most recent ways action research is being used is when it comes to technology. Since technology is becoming more present in the classroom, teachers are having to use programs they are not as familiar with. Action research could be used to make sure they are using the technology to the best of their ability.
Hi Lindsay!
ReplyDeleteGood insights on action research. I liked the way that you also commented on technology using action research.