Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Findings In Week 2
Saturday, March 2, 2013
Blogging for Educators
Blogging
gives an administrator a sense of community in a world where social media is
used daily. While posting, the leader is
able to further evaluate what the topic of the post while writing and is able
to solicit input from peers. The blog
allows peers all over the world to provide feedback. Administrators often only meet with other
administrators once or twice a month during a meeting. Time constraints are always present so a blog
is a great way to get and give feedback rather quickly.
What I've Learned About Action Research
Through this week’s
coursework I have learned that action research is an invaluable resource for a
school leader. It allows the leader to
have a better understanding of what occurs at their school. The leader is able to delve deep into what
works and doesn’t work on their particular campus. Teachers rarely feel as though their input
is valuable. Action research includes
the faculty in finding a resolution to the problem. Teachers are more inclined to use strategies
to solve a problem when they have been involved in finding the resolution. Action research would also give me the
opportunity for reflection on my role as a leader in facilitating the change
that would improve my campus. Action
research affords the leader the opportunity to become more approachable to
their staff. The administrator will no
longer be seen as a dictator. The school will be run more as a democracy where
voices are heard. I will be able to use action research for
various topics at my campus such as teacher retention, school climate, how to
improve reading levels, how to improve science assessment scores, how to get
parent involved more, student motivation and the best way to improve student performance
on STARR.
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