Action Research

I have learned through my readings this week that action research is so much different then actual traditional research. This type of research differs significantly from traditional educational research because the administrator poses the questions and does the research on situations that are familiar to them. They can make changes in their practices after collecting data and refecting from previous decisions that leaders or administrators have made. I realize that action research is not only necessary as an administrator, but anyone in the education field. Teachers need action research as they collect data and reflect over their overall results in the classroom. Are we achieving our maximum potential in the classroom? How is our classroom management as an instructor? Are we using our time wisely? Action research is a necessary tool that answers these questions. As a coach, action research is also vital when refecting over performance. I have made many mistakes as a teacher and a coach and have never spent the time to reflect and use action research to improve my own performance. As a future administrator, it will be even more important that I can use this tool to continue growth and improvements for the benefits to all that are affected.