It was refreshing to hear about research that is self-driven and impacts students and educators directly. It was difficult to narrow down the ideas for the action research plan, but once I did this, it was interesting to dig in and find research to validate beliefs I already felt were true. I can also see how this becomes cyclical and a bit contagious. One question, or wondering, leads to another one...all the while you are trying to better the environment of your campus. The warning I can see is trying to change too much at one time based on the great research findings that come up. As a leader, one thing must be accomplished at a time; too much will only overwhelm your staff.
During this course, I realized I need to make evaluating of my research a priority. I think I get too wrapped up in only the student progress and not enough in evaluating what I, as a researcher and/or implementer needs to work on or re-assess from the planning stand point.
All in all, I feel this was a valuable course. A lot of time went in to planning the action research, so know, I hope all goes well. We are just at the forefront of implementing such a big plan. Whether successful or not, I'm sure it will be a learning process along the way.
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