COLLEGE READINESS: BRIDGING THE TRANSITION

MONROE COMMUNITY COLLEGEROCHESTER, NY

MAY 31 , 2013

MICHELLE ERKLENZ-WATTS, PH.D.ST. JOHN FISHER COLLEGE

Action Research in Education

What is the purpose of action research in education?

“What is happening here?”

“How can I improve what is happening here?”

What is the process of action research?

• Identify Issue

Reflect

• Best Practice

Read• Data

Collection

Realize

• Analysis

Revise

I would like to improve…I am perplexed by…I am really curious about…I want to learn more about…

Teaching Effectiveness Classroom Management Use of Technology Curriculum Innovation Assessment Methodologies

What have my colleagues done?

What does the literature say should be done?

What has experience taught me?

What do the students want?

Make a plan for action that considers: Best practices Your capabilities Your student’s capabilities

Evaluate and reflectBe fair and honestImprove and amend practiceShare information with

community

Ask another question!

Benefits of Action Research

Confidence Collaboration

Communication

Contributio

ns

Culture