Sunday, November 28, 2010

Week 2 Reflection

Week two provided several  ways to go about selecting  an Action Research topic and examples of possible inquiries to consider.  In our reading,  Dana list 9 passions that could possible provide us with an inquiry of our own.  These 9 passions include:  Staff and Curriculum development, Individual teacher/student, School culture/community, Leadership, Management, School Performance, Social Justice.  The passions listed can be found under one of the 9 principal competency fields which of course would be a great starting point to identify a wondering or inquiry as well.  

Upon selecting an Action Research topic it is suggested that the inquiry question should be specific and clear, a question that has not been answered already, free of judgemental language and should be phrased as an open ended and "doable" question.  Also, it is suggested that the researcher select a topic that is practical to them and their environment thus making it more meaningful and easier to focus on.

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