Week two has been an enlightening week. The readings of week two showed me how action research can be applied to many the different facets of principalship. It is important that when choosing an action research project you should find something that is important to you and your situation. It should be a topic that will improve the success of all involved.
Through the videos I learned that data is very important when studying your action research topic. Data drives many of the concerns and issues in our school system. Even though quantitative data is an important driving force, you should also look at the qualitative aspects of the school issues. Many times the quantitative data will raise a red flag but it’s the qualitative issues that greatly affect that data.
The meeting with my site mentor also showed me how as a principal you must be flexible. My mentor really wanted me to do an action research plan that would benefit our campus but, after discussing that this plan would have to carry through and be a part of my e-portfolio for my masters it was decided that it should be something dealing with technology. This project will benefit the school but in a different way than she envisioned. Her ability to see another point of view and work me shows me why she makes a good principal.