AR Description and I May Use It

Research Action is centered on how we can change instruction to engage students. It is a process of descussion and examinatin of issues or concerns of colleagues. Teachers and principlas search for ways to improve student achievment, improve and keep instruction current and resolve problems that occure in school regularly. Simply put, Action Research is studying and researching what is going on in our school and collaborativly deciding on how to improvev it. This can be done by indentifying the problem, developing and applying an Action Research Plan, gathering and examining findings, and evaluating and discussing results. I can utilize Action Research by first determining a classroom learning problem - student's lack of interest and motivation to learn and stay in school and how Work-Based Learning can help. Next, I would research how Work-Based Learning can decrease dropout rates, motivate students, improve scores, help students prepare for their future and see value in their education. Now I would develop a plan of action with a team of teacher. We could take our findings from the research and determine our best options for carrying out of WBL program. Now we will assess our efforts int he WBL program and continue to collect data to determine improvements. If positive results are not determined we will reevaluate our plan and make changes as needed.