Well, I had originally thought I was going to do my research on evaluating the effect of increased parental involvement on student success and/or achievement. But after doing some readings and talking to my site supervisor, I've decided that I'm going to focus my action research on evaluating the effectiveness of our campus professional development opportunities/activities specifically for teachers.
The following are some of the questions I'll be examining: What types of professional development are currently being utilized by our teachers? What is the system used to ensure teachers receive relevant, apporpriate training? How effective are the current professional development development programs? What gaps or weaknesses in professional development are evident?
Since a strong, developed, systemic plan for professional development is essential to teacher growth and, therefore, student success, it is important that our campus examine our current approach and make changes as needed.
Chelsey, both topics are good ones. The one that you and your supervisor decided on will benefit not only the teachers but the students. If we as teachers get the appropriate training, we could open new worlds of learning for our students. Good luck! BTW, I am working ahead on the assignments due to having to go out of town. In week 4 part 3, it asks for peer revisions. Is there any way that you can look over my Draft Action Research Plan posted in my blog and make recommendations & suggestions. Thank you in advance!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the feedback. I'd be happy to look over your Draft Action Research Plan. I'll go there now. It will give me some idea of how to do my own as well. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThank you SO much Chelsey!!! Your help is greatly appreciated!
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