What types of support do new teachers need to succeed? This will be the topic for my action research. The three goals that will guide my research are: I want the new teachers to know that are welcome and a valued member of our faculty. I want to provide curricular support. I also want to demonstarte ways to communicate effectively with parents.
To conduct the research a colleague and I will meet with new teachers about every 4 weeks. I will have the new teachers complete three surveys throughout the school year, I will review students test scores, take field notes, interview the administrator and make reflections.
I am hoping to learn some specific ways to encourage and help new teachers. This will be beneficial information for me to have as a future adminitsrator, as well as pertinent information for other administartors to acquire.
Friday, July 30, 2010
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Action Research and Its Uses/Blogs
Action research is a systematic way of problem solving by completing an in depth study. An in depth study would be one of which various resources are looked at and then applied to a person's specific situation. As a follow up, a reflection would be done to allow for modifications as necessary. If time is not allowed for reflection, how would a person know the true benefits of the study?
In my current position as an Instructional Specialist, I can use action research in a number of ways. First of all, I can use it to analyze what strategies can be taught to improve comprehension. I can also use it to figure out ways to decrease the amount of tardies that occur daily. We need all of our students to begin their day on time. Finally, I can use action research to figure out strategies for developing oral language skills.
In my professional career thus far, it has usually been a challenge for me to allow time for reflection. I want to keep charging ahead to the next issue just because I have put a plan into action. This week as I was reading, I am glad that I read about how administrators must schedule time for reflection in their work day. This will prove to be a helpful suggestion for me.
I think educational leaders can use blogs to help them feel connected. Bloggers can communicate on a daily basis with other professionals from all over the world and hear about how things are being done in schools. Blogging is a superb way of brainstorming and sharing ideas to increase student success.
In my current position as an Instructional Specialist, I can use action research in a number of ways. First of all, I can use it to analyze what strategies can be taught to improve comprehension. I can also use it to figure out ways to decrease the amount of tardies that occur daily. We need all of our students to begin their day on time. Finally, I can use action research to figure out strategies for developing oral language skills.
In my professional career thus far, it has usually been a challenge for me to allow time for reflection. I want to keep charging ahead to the next issue just because I have put a plan into action. This week as I was reading, I am glad that I read about how administrators must schedule time for reflection in their work day. This will prove to be a helpful suggestion for me.
I think educational leaders can use blogs to help them feel connected. Bloggers can communicate on a daily basis with other professionals from all over the world and hear about how things are being done in schools. Blogging is a superb way of brainstorming and sharing ideas to increase student success.
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