I have just read the text book and did some internet research about action research. I did not know what it was before reading. Action research is personal and geared toward the specific needs of a principal’s school or district. The principal notices a problem or has a problem voiced by a teacher or parent then conducts their own research. This research is kept within the school thus making it personal and personable. It does not make sense to incorporate concepts that outside sources tell you will change your school; they do not know your specific problem so how do they know their findings will suit your school? One study done by university researchers may fit one school but not the other. Then you will have to tweet their findings to make them better suitable for your school. With the principal taking an active role in his action research the school benefits from his research and the students will prosper. The research may be to help students with special needs learn more efficiently or the research may be to help teachers become better educators in technology. Whatever the topic action research is a great tool for principals to take part in for the growth of the school.
Education leaders might use blogs to share or get new ideas for teachers to use in the classroom. Technology is ever growing so blogs on using technology in the classroom would be a key for success. Blogs may be used between students concerning projects or study materials. Blogs can create a successful classroom atmosphere between not just between students, but their fellow teachers as well as administrators.
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