Week 2 Reflection

In Week two of my EDLD 5301 class, I learned more in depth information about action research. I learned that there are endless amounts of topics for action research. The topics of discussion this week were Staff Development, Curriculum Development, Individual Teacher(s), Individual Student(s), School Culture/Community, Leadership, Management, School Performance, and Social Justice.  I have read about several different action research topics to use in these areas; and now have a better understanding of what action research is and how I can use it to benefit my campus.

 I also learned that as I work on my own action research project, I should find myself asking "will" questions, such as "Will the students benefit from a computer lab curriculum?" If I am asking these questions, then I am probably on the right track. It is my understanding that action research is research that happens within the school that makes a positive change.

Dana, N. F. (2009). Leading with passion and knowledge: the principal as action researhcer. Thousand Oaks: Corwin.

Elvis Arterbury Ph.D, P., & Steve Jenkins, E. A. (Directors). (2012). Week 2 Introduction [Video].