Action research focuses on an interpersonal approach to problem solving and addressing issues in the school community. It can be used not only to create options but also to become aware of issues that may not be apparent to the administrator. Critical feedback is important and available by the steps involved in action research. Issuing wonderings or inquires, collecting data, gaining insight into the issues and making improvements are the steps involved with action research. The study and evaluation of existing programs continues to provide on-going feedback to best tackle problems and seek improvement in the school.
Action research is also helpful in giving feedback and direction for professional development both for the administrator and the staff. It can assist the principal in giving needed insight not only to issues affecting the staff and issues of the school community but also valuable insight into his/her own practice as an administrator. Action research can be helpful not only to teachers, collaborating with their peers but the same reflection can be utilized for interaction with principals and their peers in other schools within the district. Using action research in place of or as a supplement to faculty meetings could give greater ownership to the educators. It is not just listening to outside information but creativity tapped from within the school community.
Since the students are using web tools daily outside of the classroom, it only makes to expand education outside of the classroom and school and outside of school hours. Blog and wiki sites can be utilized for academic interaction and information for both students and educators alike.
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