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COLLEGE READINESS: BRIDGING THE TRANSITION
MONROE COMMUNITY COLLEGEROCHESTER, NY
MAY 31 , 2013
MICHELLE ERKLENZ-WATTS, PH.D.ST. JOHN FISHER COLLEGE
Action Research in Education
What is the purpose of action research in education?
“What is happening here?”
“How can I improve what is happening here?”
What is the process of action research?
• Identify Issue
Reflect
• Best Practice
Read• Data
Collection
Realize
• Analysis
Revise
I would like to improve…I am perplexed by…I am really curious about…I want to learn more about…
Teaching Effectiveness Classroom Management Use of Technology Curriculum Innovation Assessment Methodologies
What have my colleagues done?
What does the literature say should be done?
What has experience taught me?
What do the students want?
Make a plan for action that considers: Best practices Your capabilities Your student’s capabilities
Evaluate and reflectBe fair and honestImprove and amend practiceShare information with
community
Ask another question!
Benefits of Action Research
Confidence Collaboration
Communication
Contributio
ns
Culture