Action Research in Action!

After reading the assigned text this week, I realize that action research is a vital component for implementing effective change in schools. As future administrators, we must make time to collaborate and communicate with faculty members in order to assess the effectiveness of their teaching and learning. It is also important to take a step back and be introspective regarding your own practices. Action research empowers teachers to take ownership of the happenings in their classroom, it promotes lifelong learning within the community of professionals at your campus, and most importantly it allows you to adjust your practices to maximize student learning. As a future administrator, I foresee implementing action research with my leadership cabinet at the beginning of my term. I would create buy in with my support team first and let it trickle down to the staff via department meetings and team planning after experimenting with my leadership cabinet. Action research has the power to tell us where we've been and where we're going as a campus. Although it takes time and requires much planning, the benefits of action research will ultimately reduce many stressors that administrators have to face when instruction is not purposeful and effective. Meaningful learning taking place in the classroom results in satisfied teachers and engaged students.