Action research should be used by administrators and teachers to provide a reflective context for determining the effectiveness of leader and educational practices. This process is different from traditional educational research mainly in that the practitioner is someone from within the school setting. The research is done by people who have a vested interest in the outcome and in that manner are more likely to see that needed changes take place to increase success. Action research is a systematic approach that determines an area of needs, allows for the collection of data regarding that concern, includes educational literature and what's already been done, offers a a plan of action to help in the area of need, and supports collaboration by the sharing of ideas. Action research can be used by all to offer direction with classroom concerns to the effectiveness of campus-wide programs.
As the coordinator of special education for my campus, I might be able to use action research to determine how well the inclusion model of co-teaching has helped the academic achievement of low SES students, as well as student receiving special education support. As a math leader, action research may be used to gather data and determine how well intervention classes and the programs offered in this setting (like V-Math Live) increase the passing rate for students on the TAKS tests. As a member of the leadership team, action research could be used to reflect on the current policies, like discipline matrices, lunch procedures, or the support needed by administration in order for teachers to implement standards-referenced grading. The possibilities are endless. I look forward to utilizing action research in my own professional development growth now and in the future.
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