Educational Leader's and their blogs

Educational Leaders are in a unique situation in their workplace. They are always catering to others and do not have a chance to really sit and reflect. I think a blog is perfect for leaders because this is an opportunity to reflect on action research they are conducting. It is also a great opportunity for leaders to read thoughts by other leaders on other campuses. There are not a lot of opportunities for leaders to share ideas amongst themselves. Having a blog gives them the chance to share their thoughts on each others issues or reflect on current action research going on that might concern their campus as well.

Action Research Thoughts

Action research is a very promising educational tool. For many generations of teachers, we have always been told how to solve our school problems by people that have not been in the classroom in years.  These people are referred to as outsiders, and are just telling us what to do. Many refer to these outsiders as using the “sit and get” method where teachers just sit down and get the information. Action research is more hands on and more what the school needs.  An administrator, or teacher, knows what the problem is and takes action to getting it solved. A person partaking in action research must first have a wondering question. They must wonder why things are as they are. Once a wondering question is established, the person must begin to gather research to begin solving the question. After the research has been gathered, the person, along with others begins to implement the solution.  Together they reflect on how the action research is going.  It is during the reflection period that improvements can be made for the better. Action research helps everyone get involved in something that they can take ownership in. If all we do is take information and implement it into something we do not believe in, then we will never be successful. However, having something that we are working on together and have a say in, then we will believe in the plan and make it work. Overall, there are more people with a say and more believers in a program to make the school better.