Action Research
Action research/administrative
inquiry is the administrator looking for ways to improve or change their
campus. The administrator of a
campus would examine issues on their campus through data collection and
analysis, make changes based on the conclusions of their analysis and then
dispense their conclusions with their campus.
Action research takes the guessing game out of the equation. When participating in action research,
much of the data is gathered before hand, that data is analyzed and
solutions/conclusions are based on that analysis. There is a clear intention of bringing change to an
organization or in this case, school.
One of the major benefits of action research is the ownership that
action research brings to situations. Leaders feel ownership in the change because of the process
and are more effective in implementing change.
Another benefit of action
research is that it removes principals from isolation. Administrators are often stuck in their
offices answering phone calls and emails, dealing with administrative minutia
from district offices and dealing with parent and student issues. Principals that get involved in action
research are removed from this isolation, thrown back into the active part of
the campus and become learners..
Making time for action research forces principals to slow down and
become engaged in the school setting.
Setting aside a devoted amount of time, gives you the ability to focus
on an issue, concern or wondering.
This focused time forces administrators to take a breath, look at the
big picture, and see places where improvement can happen so that kids can
flourish.
Educational Leaders Using Blogs
Educational leaders can use blogs to connect with other administrators and leaders in the educational field to help break the isolation barrier. Educational leaders can also use their blog as a place to reflect on their daily activities to become more intentional about action research and for accountability.
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