Action Research

I have learned that action research is a way to investigate and improve or solve any issues that you may encounter as a principal in a school. As a problem arises or there is an issue to improve, you begin by investigating, collecting data, analyzing and interpreting data, reading/researching, and evaluating the data. After evaluating the data, you need to take action to change whatever is needed to be changed. The process is continuous and is for the perfection of the school where all members benefit from it. All stakeholders need to be involved in the action research plan and work as a team. I will be able to use action research to improve my school. As a principal, I will use action research to change or improve any situation that arises in school. For example, a particular problem I currently see in my campus is parental involvement. Action research in parental involvement would benefit all teachers and administrators in helping to get parents to be more involved in the education of their own children. When parents become more involved in their child's education, the students become more attentive and engage more in school work. Their behavior and grades also improve because the students know their parents are aware of their progress. Parental involvement is an issue that needs to be addressed and investigated.

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