Action research was a term that I was not familiar with when
I started this class. However, it is a
practice that I employ in all aspects of my professional and personal
life. I have always asked “Why?” or “What
was your thought process?” or “What made you say that?” or “What was their
response?”
Quite frankly, it annoys many people, because they did not
think to ask, or it was not relevant to their conversation or storytelling or
they just didn’t think it was important.
For me, understanding the decision making process or the reasons for a
decision makes it easier for me to accept and live with the outcome or see the
flaws and become an agent for change.
I was comforted to learn that not only was my burning 'need to know' validated, but it may
actually be useful while I am continuing my education and benefit me
professionally.
As I continue to read the books and articles outlined in the
course syllabus, I find myself thinking of the various committees on which I serve and the scope of our work. In
many instances, we are utilizing action research methods during our
meetings. Our superintendent is implementing
many changes in policies and procedures.
One change was to develop a Strategic Plan that is printed and published
for our community to access on demand.
All of our department work plans, at the district office, are driven by the
goals on that Strategic Plan.
Departments are expected to have members serving on all the district initiatives
and administrative inquiry and measureable outcomes are paramount to the
process. I now have a better
understanding of that process and will be able to justify and utilize my
"why?" personality.
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