Edld 5301 Week 2 Assignment
Debra B. Harris L20099656 September 10, 2013 Week 2 Assignment: Background – Real Life Research Action Examples
Overview
Last week students had an opportunity to examine the differences in action research and traditional research. Students began to answer questions like: * Why do action research? * How will action research benefit leaders and stakeholders in educational settings? * Why is reflection an important skill for leaders? * Why are blogs beneficial in sharing what we are learning about action research?
This week’s lecture, interviews, readings and assignments focus on examples of action research in educational settings. These examples will help you begin to identify your topic for your action research project and provide you with a clear purpose describing why this action research project is important in your professional development.
Here are the Learning and Performance Outcomes for Week Two:
Learning Outcomes 1) Identify possible action research topics from the intern plan developed in EDLD 5311 and skills needed to successfully lead the research project. 2) Be familiar with areas frequently identified by school leaders needing further research (e.g., school and curriculum development, school culture/campus improvement, school performance in reducing achievement gaps, etc.).
Performance Outcomes: 1) Describe some examples of action research from reviewing interviews with current school leaders. 2) Review your internship plan and meet with the site supervisor to brainstorm potential needed and/or desired research topics. 3) Using Leading with passion and knowledge: The principal as action researcher, identify at least nine areas that are common targets or themes of school-based action research.
Rubric
Use the following Rubric to guide your work on the Week 2 Assignment. Tasks | AccomplishedThe evidence suggests that this work is a “Habit of Mind.” The educator is ready to mentor
Overview
Last week students had an opportunity to examine the differences in action research and traditional research. Students began to answer questions like: * Why do action research? * How will action research benefit leaders and stakeholders in educational settings? * Why is reflection an important skill for leaders? * Why are blogs beneficial in sharing what we are learning about action research?
This week’s lecture, interviews, readings and assignments focus on examples of action research in educational settings. These examples will help you begin to identify your topic for your action research project and provide you with a clear purpose describing why this action research project is important in your professional development.
Here are the Learning and Performance Outcomes for Week Two:
Learning Outcomes 1) Identify possible action research topics from the intern plan developed in EDLD 5311 and skills needed to successfully lead the research project. 2) Be familiar with areas frequently identified by school leaders needing further research (e.g., school and curriculum development, school culture/campus improvement, school performance in reducing achievement gaps, etc.).
Performance Outcomes: 1) Describe some examples of action research from reviewing interviews with current school leaders. 2) Review your internship plan and meet with the site supervisor to brainstorm potential needed and/or desired research topics. 3) Using Leading with passion and knowledge: The principal as action researcher, identify at least nine areas that are common targets or themes of school-based action research.
Rubric
Use the following Rubric to guide your work on the Week 2 Assignment. Tasks | AccomplishedThe evidence suggests that this work is a “Habit of Mind.” The educator is ready to mentor