I’ve
learned that action research, namely inquiry, is a timely, systematic process
that when done properly can be very effective for school improvement. It means
that a principal is going to engage in an action, study the action, and then
take action for a change that will be beneficial for school improvement. But,
he/she cannot do it alone. This action or inquiry process involves the work of
all stakeholders involved. Depending on the improvement needed for a campus,
this would be administrators, teachers, students, and community members- all
stakeholders. This then becomes the mechanism for growth and success within
that campus. Action research (inquiry) is
a process of questioning, reflecting, professional growth for administrators and teachers, and a
tool to leading a school through real, positive changes for improvement.
As a leader
I would use action research to inquire about problem areas of within my campus.
These areas might be for staff development, for curriculum issues, for
discipline issues, or for school climate and motivation issues. As principal, I
would become the vehicle for learning and reflection through questioning,
reflecting, and growing amongst my faculty through the action research which
would lead to positive changes when dealing with school improvement—in a
positive way. As principal, I would have to go through the eight steps that can
lead to my school’s success—setting the foundation, analyzing the data,
developing a deeper understanding, exploring patterns, determining direction,
taking action for improvement, and sustaining improvement. During the steps I
have to continually reflect and sustain the standards of the steps to reach the
level of success I would attain to for my campus and community.
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