Action Research Project

After discussing my thoughts on what my action research topic should be with my supervisor, I have decided to focus on the RTI process at my school. Right now the process is basically a mess, with teachers confused about what they are expected to do and what paperwork needs to be filled out. I would like to focus on "What is the most effective way to train teachers on the RTI process so that it is effective and in the best interests of the students?" My hope is that in doing this I will provide the best procedures for the teachers at my school, as well as providing a RTI process that helps the students.

How Educational Leaders Might Use Blogs

Educational leaders can use blogs during a research pr implementation process in order to keep those involved in the situation informed of new developments and strategies. It will also provide a place for conversations to take place in a different, more relaxed forum.

Action Research: What I Have Learned

After reading about action research so far, I must admit I am more excited about it than the "old" way of doing research where you read what someone else has done and summarize it. In the situation just presented at my school, I think action research will be the perfect way to learn more about interventions as well as implement my findings. Action research is a cyclical approach in which the researcher is asking the questions and finding the answers to their own questions. The researcher is not doing what has been asked or mandated of them, but rather finding the answers to problems that are important to them and their school. this kind of research is very important in today's schools. Leaders have to do more than just follow the directives of those people in positions above them. They must be problem solvers and take action when problems arise. If they are questioning and researching those problems specific to them, they are more likely to implement their findings in order to make their schools a more productive place.