EDD/581 Action Research Proposal Shalanda A. Campbell EDD/581 Susan Gertel January 12, 2014 Action...

EDD/581 Action Research Proposal

Shalanda A. CampbellEDD/581

Susan GertelJanuary 12, 2014

Action Research Proposal 1

Susan Gertel

Good innovative slide theme! Title slide should include all information on paper title page.

SHALANDA CAMPBELL

Corrected! Thank you

Table of Content

Problem Statement Problem Description

o Problem Description Continueo Problem Description Continue

Purpose of the Project Writer’s Role

Action Research Proposal

2

Susan Gertel

Table of Contents not needed but a nice touch!

Problem Statement

The problem is the high percentage of Sectek security officers who fail their weapons qualification test. Upon narrowing of the problem, an intervention will be implemented.

(Google, 2014)


Susan Gertel

The initial statement of your problem is succinct. However the second sentence is wordy and contains a predetermined idea of what solution will work. The purpose for your research study is to develop an intervention, not assume what will work at the onset.EX.: The problem is the high percentage of Sectek security officers who fail their weapons qualification test. Upon narrowing of the problem, an intervention will be implemented. Later in the PPT, you will consider alternative solutions and select one to implement.

Susan Gertel

Good graphic and citation!

SHALANDA CAMPBELL

I made the correction. Thank You

SHALANDA CAMPBELL

Thank you

Problem Description Annual weapons qualification required Poor supervision Poor leadership Unpaid probation for unqualified officers Increased hours for qualified officers Costly remedial training Develop company training Collective Bargaining Agreement

(Google, 2014)


Susan Gertel

Excellent description of the problem but there are too many words on the slides. Use bullets and then elaborate on the bulleted words in the speakers notes (View, notes page).Ex.: Annual qualificationPoor managerial supervisionProbation for unqualified personnelLonger hours for qualified personnelPoor leadershipBargaining agreementSimulator Develop training

SHALANDA CAMPBELL

I made the corrections. Thank you

Purpose of the Project

The purpose of this project is to help Sectek security officers improve their shooting qualification scores.

The purpose for this project is to help managers and trainers improve operation readiness from the collected data.


Susan Gertel

Good statement of purpose-reflects back to problem and indicates the purpose of the plan is ultimately to raise scores. However, you should not provide a solution here as the solution should be driven by your initial data collection.

SHALANDA CAMPBELL

I made the correction. Thank you.

Writer’s Role

Develop, revise, and implement company training plans

Weapons qualification is critical to daily tasks Revamp training plans through technology


Susan Gertel

Same note regarding the use of bullets and then elaborating on bulleted words in notes section.

SHALANDA CAMPBELL

Completed. Thank you.

Problem DocumentationData Collection

The purpose is to collect data to identify why Sectek security officers fail the initial weapon qualification test

Participant Observation Researchers observe behaviors, attitudes,

and events (Stringer, 2008)

Researchers observe trainer’s teaching styles and officers’ responses

Researchers observe practice and qualification shooting

Observations are bi-monthly for an hourAction Research Proposal 7


RecordsRecords provide invaluable information (Stringer, 2008) to verify that a problem exists Records provide insight to the increasing failure rate. Records confirm officers fail the initial weapon qualification exam



Materials, Equipment, and Facilities

Reviewing materials, equipment, and facilities provide input to the study

Outdated weapon modules Incomplete informational hand-outs Unserviceable equipment Scarce amount of training weapons Defective gun holsters


Susan Gertel

Unsure of how this information applies to your study.

SHALANDA CAMPBELL

The purpose of the study is to figure out why the Officers are scoring poorly on their weapons test. Reviewing the materials, equitment, and facilities will provide insight as to why officers are not performing well. If you think I should delete this section I will.

Problem DocumentationSurvey

SECTEK SECURITY QUALITY SCALE SURVEY PARTICIANTS

Officers

High percentage of the company employees are officers

Safety, security, and surveillanceOfficers maintain qualifications for

employment


Susan Gertel

Rather than put the survey into the notes for each slide. include on a slide as an Appendix or following the three groups of participants.

SHALANDA CAMPBELL

Ok thank you



Training Staff

Trainers are certified through the state of Virginia

Trainers conduct security and public safety training

Training certifications are annually updated




Range Officials

Certified private weapon instructors May provide insight to low qualification

scores Assist shooters with fundamentals Provide support to training officers Maintain records



SECTEK SECURITY QUALITY SCALE SURVEY

Major Elements to Explore

Feedback on training weapon qualification test

Prior During Post


Susan Gertel

Since all three of your bullets focus on feedback, consider just stating Feedback and then bulleting the three times (prior, during, and post.)

SHALANDA CAMPBELL

thank you


(Personal information will remain anonymous)

Name:

Age: (Google, 2014)

Gender:

For each item identified below, circle the number to the right that best fits your judgment of its quality.

Use the rating scale to select the quality number. Circle NA if you choose not to answer this question.



Survey Item Scale

Poor Good Excellent

1. Prior to your weapon qualification test: Was the classroom training on weapon nomenclature and safety regulations thoroughly conducted?

NA 1 2 3 4 5

2. Prior to your weapon qualification test: Were you allotted at least 10 hours of paid weapon training (practice firing on the range, assembling, and dissembling the weapon)?

NA 1 2 3 4 5



3. Prior to your weapon qualification test: Based on the training received, were all questions and concerns clearly addressed?

NA1 2 3 4 5

4. During the weapon qualification test: Does the Training Official provide a briefing on safety procedures for weapon malfunctions that you are comfortable performing without assistance?

NA 1 2 3 4 5

5. During the weapon qualification test: Are officers allotted additional time to shoot missed portions of the timed qualification test?

NA 1 2 3 4 5



6. Immediately after the weapon qualification test: Are officers provided with qualification results and immediate requalification (for officers who failed) procedures? (Immediate requalification)

NA1 2 3 4

7. Post qualification test: Are officers provided at least 72 (paid) hours of remedial training to uncover problem areas in addition to 4 (paid) hours of shooting time at Maryland Small Arms?

NA1 2 3 4 5

8. Post qualification test: Are officers allotted at least 15 (paid) business days to complete remedial training and an optional 3 days (without pay) to focus on problem areas?

NA1 2 3 4 5



9. Post qualification test: Are Training Officials supportive in ensuring officers’ comprehension and comfort level with the weapon system?

NA 1 2 3 4 5

(Google, 2014)

10. Prior to requalification test: Are officers briefed on remedial firing procedures and ramifications of a third weapon’s qualification failure? (The second failure is the immediate requalification)

NA 1 2 3 4 5



Please provide any additional comments and feedback on current training. Your feedback is paramount to our company’s ability to provide adequate weapon’s training that prepare officers to pass their weapon qualification test on the FIRST attempt.

Please provide feedback for the following areas:

Prior to your weapon qualification test

Post qualification test

Provide suggestions/feedback on ANY AREA of training that is not mentioned

Provide suggestions/feedback on other personnel (PM/DPM) that should be surveyed and whyAction Research Proposal 19


Any Questions?

Thank you for your participation

Lieutenant Campbell(Google, 2014)


Literature ReviewAuthors of the study

Title of the study

Purpose of the study

Pertinent findings that support your project

Eric Stringer Gathering Data: Sources of Information

Prepare researchers for a qualitative study

o Elements for a Qualitative study

o Implementation of various elements

Elena Sandoval-Lucero, Joanna Maes, & Georgia Pappas

Action research in a non-profit agency school setting: Analyzing the adoption of an innovation after initial training and coaching.

Participant training prior to conducting an action research project

o Diverse learning strategies

o Data Collection methods


Susan Gertel

Literature Review requires a minimum of seven sources.

SHALANDA CAMPBELL

I will add the others. Thank you


Title of the study



University of Phoenix

The Perceived Differences in Interdepartment Communication Regarding Organizational Formalization: a Case Study of an International Company.

Develop mitigation methods to communication

o Participants receive training on development and organization learning activities

o Group members differ; therefore, effective communication is hindered

Graham Perrett

Teacher development through action research: a Case study in focused action research

Teach participants learning strategies, thinking and questioning skills, and study skills

o The first part of the study introduces participants to various learning strategies while the second part of the study is the action research which implements a plan that improves student learning

Action Research Project 22


Title of the study



Clifford Lazarus

Simple Keys to Effective Communication

To explain the key components of effectively communicating

o Communication methods are taught to site trainers

U.S. Training Group

Milo System To provide information on a simulated weapon system

o Participants will use the Milo System as a training and development tool

Action Research Project 23

Action Goal

The goal of the intervention is to increase Sectek Security officers’ weapon qualification scores. A three-prong intervention will be implemented to meet the goal, which includes officer’s weapon training, weapon instructors’ training, and scheduled observations.


Susan Gertel

Remove second title.Delete the end of your first sentence ...by implementing... Your next statement includes the solutions (including the implementation of a simulations program).

SHALANDA CAMPBELL

Thank You

Selected Solutions

Sectek Security Officers Classroom Training

GLOCK 19 Use of Force Continuum Weapon

Assemble & Disassemble Assessments (Google, 2014)


Susan Gertel

Excellent, succinct slide explained in your notes.

Selected Solutions (Google, 2014)

Sectek Security Officers Milo Range System Training

Interactive System30 minute training sessionsOfficers:

Successful Shooter (Advanced) On the Fence Shooter (Intermediate) Immediate Assistance (Beginner)


Susan Gertel

Same comment as previous slide.

Selected Solutions

Sectek Security Officers Maryland Small Arms Shooting Range Training

(Google, 2014)

2 ½ hour practice shooting sessionTrainers

Prepare the Range Explain course of fire Observe

Range Officials Safety Briefing Call the course of fire


Selected Solutions

Sectek Security Trainers Train the Trainer Course

8 hour training session Corporate Trainers

Training Site Trainers Diverse Learners Effective Communication

Site Trainers Assessments


Calendar Plan

Calendar Plan Include a week-by-week, operational calendar

plan, such as appears in Figures 6.3 and 6.4 in Chapter 6. Include specific directions on how you will implement each component of your action research study. You will use the calendar and specific directions for the implementation phase.

Remember to give the reader the following information: when the study will begin who will be involved at what points specific aspects of your plan should

occur the duration of each component of your plan how often and when you will evaluate results.

Present the plan as Week One, Week Two, etc.Action Research Proposal 29

Susan Gertel

Review the calendar options offered in Chapter Six of the Hendricks text.

Susan Gertel

You still have not provided a calendar plan. Once you create an operational calendar, remove this slide.

Expected Outcomes

Sectek Security OfficersOfficers Improve:

Shooting fundamentals Immediate action drills Remedial action strategies


Susan Gertel

You are not certain if the desired results will become your outcomes, nor are you guaranteed your intervention will provide the appropriate intervention. You expect these events to occur, but should not link the intervention to the outcomes at this point.

SHALANDA CAMPBELL

I made the correction. Thank you

Expected Outcomes

Sectek Security Trainers

Six Trainers learn and execute:

Milo Range System Effective communicate skills Diverse training methods


Susan Gertel

You are listing what the expectation is for the intervention-not the outcomes of the program. You may want to consider including an outcome for the implementation of these strategies, such as the number of Site Trainers who are expected to have implemented these strategies.

SHALANDA CAMPBELL

I altered the slide based on your sugesstion.I hope I understood your directions.

Expected Outcomes

Sectek Security Range Officials

Four Range Officials assist in:

Shooting positions

Immediate & Remedial Action Drills

(Google, 2014)


SHALANDA CAMPBELL

Completed!

Measurement of Outcomes

Sectek Security Officers

Researcher will:

Conduct 3 daily 30 minute observations Record notes Conduct a survey


Susan Gertel

Refer back to your problem statement and action goal. How will this methodology allow you to measure the results of your intervention strategies?


Site Trainers

Researcher:

Observe Record NotesConduct surveyCompare records


Susan Gertel

Reduce the words on your slide and elaborate (specific details) on the topics in your notes.

SHALANDA CAMPBELL

Thank You


Range Officials

Researcher:

Observe Compare notes Conduct Survey


Susan Gertel

Reduce the words on your slide and elaborate (specific details) on the topics in your notes.

Analysis of Results

Survey

Researcher will: Compile results Document feedback Record:

Areas of improvement Areas of success Areas where “the majority” have the same

answers


Susan Gertel

Good, succinct bullets. Elaborate more in your notes. Add graphics!

Analysis of Results

Observations

Researcher will:

Determine trends Identify Patterns Interpret officers’ communication and behaviors


Susan Gertel

Good, succinct bullets. Elaborate more in your notes. Add graphics!

Analysis of Results

Field Notes

Researcher will:

Compare notes to determine areas that:

Improved Remained the same Require further evaluation


Analysis of Results

Reporting Findings

Report Includes:

Data collection methods Survey details Selected Solutions


Susan Gertel

Use bullets on your slide (with some graphics) and then elaborate in the notes.

SHALANDA CAMPBELL

Details are within the Notes Section

References

2014. Google Graphic

Lazarus, C. (2011). Simple Keys to Effective Communication. Psychology Today. Retrieved

from http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/think-well/201107/simple-keys-effective-

communication

National Institute of Justice. (2009). The Use-Of-Force-Continuum. Retrieved from

http://www.nij.gov/topics/law-enforcement/officer-safety/use-of-

force/Pages/continuum.aspx

Perrett, G. (2003). Teacher development through action research: a Case study in focused

action research. Australian Journal of Teacher Education. 27(2). p. 1-10


References

Sandoval-Lucero, E., Maes, J. B., & Pappas, G. (2013). Action research in a non-profit

agency school setting: Analyzing the adoption of an innovation after initial training

and coaching. Journal of Education and Learning, 2(1), 262-277. Retrieved from

http://search.proquest.com/docview/1438941088?accountid=458

Stringer, E., (2008). Gathering Data: Sources of Information. 2nd ed. Pearson Education.

University of Phoenix. (2014). The Perceived Differences in Interdepartmental

Communication Regarding Organizational Formalization: a Case Study of an

International Company. Retrieved from University of Phoenix, EDD/581 website

U.S. Training Group (2014). Milo System. Retrieved from

http://ustraininggroup.org/project/milo-system/


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