Week 2 EDLD 5301 Commentary

Week 2 EDLD 5301 Research Wrap Up

There is so much to administrative action research! It has been an informative week with investigation of wonderings and the fact that inspiration is truly all around me. There should be no dearth of material with the nine areas of staff development according to (Dana) 2009. The coursework videos added practicality and applicable lessons to take as well. Data-driven inquiries along with applicability to one's own campus is the best place to begin. More than a yes/no question and answer is required of how I look at strengthening the success of critical thinkers on my campus. Whether student or faculty and staff, all areas of my educational stakeholders would benefit from my continual searching and study of my environment. Collaboration with statistically similar campuses or districts could also bring about accelerated problem solving. Appropriateness of how the research is conducted and what data is gleaned makes a difference in the long run. Allan Glatthorn (2000) in his book, The Principal as Curriculum Leader puts forth the idea that most critical impact of action research stems directly from the campus level. Glatthorn also intimates that the strongest educational achievement hinges on the finest and most applicable curriculum. Narrowing down my pick for action research is my next objective, so the journey to week three begins!

References:

Dana, N.F. (2009). Leading with Passion and Knowledge: The Principal as Action Researcher. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin.

Glatthorn, A.A. (2000). The principal as curriculum leader (2nd ed). Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin.