I believe that action research is a positive approach to encourage changes in a school environment. It provides flexibility by allowing staff input through collaborative efforts, fosters positive change, and most often recommendations for change are accepted.
The action research process is a series of data collection activities. The process begins with a problem, issue, question or inquiry. Once the issue is clearly defined, the next part of the process is to identify objectives and establish procedures for assessment to achieve the desired outcome or meet objective goals. The last phases are implementation of an action plan, and evaluation of results. Artifacts are collected as documentation of the research activities.
As a school leader, I will be responsible for ensuring everyone adapts to changes that occur everyday and responsible for maintaining order and successful instruction practices. There is a substantial amount of new and updated technology resources introduced on a daily basis. Economic stability and budgets for new curricular resources may be limited. Changes in student population, cultural diversity, and school environment happen more frequently than in the past. Students and staff may require assistance with conflict resolution expertise. Mastering the process of action research is a good survival and success method for school leaders.
I have learned that there is a specific term, namely “action research,” that describes the methodology I attempt to use when making important decisions.
I think that you have touched on a valid point of view. Action research can encourage changes that can benefit the entire campus. I think helping people adapt to change would be a great skill to develop as an administrator.
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