Action Research Plan. Strategies to improve word recognition skills
Action Research Plan
Kristina Hopkins
Benedictine University
Introduction:
I am developing an action plan for my research on how to improve sight word vocabulary through various strategies. I will define an area of focus, define variables, develop questions, describe interventions and membership, negotiations, develop a timeline, a statement of resources, and develop data collection ideas. This plan will be very detailed and developed according to my research.
Area-of-focus:
The purpose of this study is to find the best possible strategies to help students improve their sight word recognition skills. It will also improve their spelling and fluency as well.
Variables:
I have ten variables that I thought would be great to consider when doing my action research. The first variable is academic achievement. I chose this variable because the main goal is to gain achievement in my students. I think that it is important because without achievement goals there wouldn’t be a purpose in completing this research project. The second variable is attendance. In my school the attendance is very poor. I think that this takes away from student’s academics and achievement. I currently had at least three of my students miss twenty-five days of school. When a child is absent from school they miss out on so much information that is being taught, and it can hold them back from progressing. The third variable is developmental disabilities. I also thought this would be a good variable because as teachers we always have to keep in mind what might be holding a student back from learning the way other students without disabilities. We also have to find other ways to reach these students so that they can make tremendous progress. The fourth variable is discontinuous education. In my class this past year I had fluctuating class sizes. I had students being transferred in and out throughout the school year. The last
Kristina Hopkins
Benedictine University
Introduction:
I am developing an action plan for my research on how to improve sight word vocabulary through various strategies. I will define an area of focus, define variables, develop questions, describe interventions and membership, negotiations, develop a timeline, a statement of resources, and develop data collection ideas. This plan will be very detailed and developed according to my research.
Area-of-focus:
The purpose of this study is to find the best possible strategies to help students improve their sight word recognition skills. It will also improve their spelling and fluency as well.
Variables:
I have ten variables that I thought would be great to consider when doing my action research. The first variable is academic achievement. I chose this variable because the main goal is to gain achievement in my students. I think that it is important because without achievement goals there wouldn’t be a purpose in completing this research project. The second variable is attendance. In my school the attendance is very poor. I think that this takes away from student’s academics and achievement. I currently had at least three of my students miss twenty-five days of school. When a child is absent from school they miss out on so much information that is being taught, and it can hold them back from progressing. The third variable is developmental disabilities. I also thought this would be a good variable because as teachers we always have to keep in mind what might be holding a student back from learning the way other students without disabilities. We also have to find other ways to reach these students so that they can make tremendous progress. The fourth variable is discontinuous education. In my class this past year I had fluctuating class sizes. I had students being transferred in and out throughout the school year. The last
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