Action research is an excellent tool to assess what is needed to work toward a solution. We cannot use a one-size-fits-all approach to solving problems and applying remedies to situations in our schools. Just as we buy clothing in our size, action research provides a way to customize the solution to the situation.
The idea of action research reminds me of a common saying in that you cannot do the same thing over and over again and expect different results. As we examine student data and such at our campus, this is a saying that sticks in my head. How can I expect my students to learn if I am teaching them the same way I taught the class before? Even though the material is the same, the way each group of students learn is different. I am noticing more and more how the students' overall needs are changing - now students are more interested in technology than before. This means that I need to implement more technology in my classroom, which in turn means I need to do research and experiment with it so I can be more technology savvy.
dAs I type this, I am observing my seven-year-old niece who is using my phone to text, send photos, and record videos of herself. I am amazed at how she knows how to do these things without much of my help, and it makes it clear to me that I have a lot of learning ahead so I can better help my students learn.
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