Thursday, July 22, 2010

Areas of Action Research

The more I read about the nine areas of educational passions for research, the more topics I considered for my process. Social justice has been an area of interest for my entire teaching career. It is enlightening to examine the patterns of learning of students with diverse backgrounds. However, I will focus on the area of school performance in my study of the campus completion rate. I feel this is an area of high need and connects with some of my current responsibilities. I am eager to begin the project and take the next steps in the process.

My research will begin with the current list of students that should have graduated in 2010. I will review campus and district records to confirm all information is current and accurate. This will then provide an updated working document to pursue students in need of assistance. As classes begin in August, I will meet with the students in need of TAKS tutoring to be prepared for the October test date. After I assess the needs of the students, I will design a tutoring schedule to provide the best support for their areas of weakness. This will begin the cycle of research, application, and evaluation to guide my process.

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