After reading Chapter 2 from Leading with Passion and Knowledge, it became clear how self driven action research is for leaders. As Dana states, you are "...taking charge of your own learning..." (Dana, pg. 29). This style of learning leads to profound professional development that deals with the leader's direct needs (and those of his/her campus). The examples and exercises put real-life experience behind the research. Many of the examples given made me stop and realize how important it is to continue to grow and reflect and evaluate as an administrator. There are so many things to consider...I imagine the research can become very overwhelming. Prioritizing the needs of the campus will be imperative when deciding what to research.
Reading current editions of professional articles and journals will help feed the desire to further research because as we read, we question, and that questioning leads to the need for research. Hence, the reason action research is considered cyclical.
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