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EDLD 5301 Research Week 3 Assignment: Background – Developing Your Action Research Plan Overview The first two weeks provided a variety of readings, lectures, interviews and activities that helped students recognize the importance of action research in addressing many needed topics or areas of need in schools. You even had an opportunity to hear from three school leaders discussing their interests in action research. As we have explained in our lectures and our written comments, we did not design this course as a precursor to a dissertation. Instead, we wanted to provide each of you with the tools to conduct action research in whatever leadership position you may pursue. This week will focus on developing a detailed action research plan. You will see from our examples, as well as from the readings and resources, there are a variety of strategies and steps to follow in conducting action research. Two of the major goals this week will be providing a framework, or a how to approach action research perspective, as well as sharing strategies that will empower you to conduct an action research project. Remember the action research plan is a part of your intern plan – it is an overview, a guide for conducting your action research. The action research project is the process and product – it is the implementation and assessment of your plan and it may take several months to complete. This course focuses on the development of an effective plan that will guide your action research project. Learning Outcomes: 1) Know which areas for action research to address school improvement are priorities of the site supervisor. 2) Develop a clear and concise research question and/or statement to address the school improvement project(s). 3) Identify and analyze the common steps or format to design an action research plan (e.g., methods for data collection/analysis, research tools needed, etc.). 4) Understand the importance of disseminating the results of the action research project in the final intern report and to other scholar practitioners and interested stakeholders. Performance Outcomes: 1) Write a research question and/or clear statement to address the possible areas for action research emerging from the interview and brainstorming. 2) Draft an action research plan that includes:  Goals and objectives of the research investigation  Resources and research tools needed for data gathering  Persons responsible for implementation of the action research plan  Process for monitoring the achievement of goals and objectives  Assessment instrument(s) to evaluate the effectiveness of the action research study 3) Review the steps in your research plan and make any needed revisions.

EDLD 5301 Research 4) Include in the action research plan, the methods used to disseminate findings of the research project.

EDLD 5301 Research Rubric Use the following Rubric to guide your work on the Week 3 Assignment . Tasks Accomplished The evidence suggests that this work is a “Habit of Mind.” The educator is ready to mentor others in this area. Proficient The evidence suggests that performance on this work matches that of a strong educator. Needs Improvement The evidence does not yet make the case for the educator being proficient at this task. Action Research – Developing your question(s) or problem(s) statement Student provides a clear description of the action research question(s) or problem(s) statement that reference rationale and previous research into this question(s) or problem(s). (3 Points) Student briefly describes a research question or problem statement, but does not discuss the rationale or research leading to the development of the question or statement. (2 Points) Student fails to identify a research question or statement and does not discuss any of the rationale or previous research in trying to develop a research question or problem statement. (1 Point) Draft Action Research Plan and Blueprint Student clearly identifies all areas of his or her action research plan and includes:  Goals and objectives/outcomes of the research investigation  Activities designed to achieve the objectives  Resources and research tools needed for data gathering  Draft timeline for completion or implementation of activities  Persons responsible for implementation of the action research plan  Process for monitoring the achievement of goals and objectives  Assessment Student identifies less than the seven areas addressed in the draft action research plan and does not provide complete descriptions for each area. (5 – 7 Points) Student identifies fewer than five areas of the draft action research plan and does not provide complete descriptions for each of the areas. (1 – 4 Points)

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EDLD 5301 Research instrument(s) to evaluate the effectiveness of the action research study (8 – 10 Points) Reviewing, revising and posting the draft action research plan using the recommended template(s) Student reviews the draft action research plan and posts a completed draft Action Research Plan that addresses all elements identified in Tool 7.1 Action Planning Template or completes all elements of the SIP/PIP (School or Professional Improvement Plan of Action. (3 Points) Student posts the draft action research plan using one of the templates (i.e., Tool 7.1 or the SIP or PIP Plan of Action), but does not complete all elements of the template. (2 Points) Student posts a draft action research plan but the plan addresses less than half of the elements of the recommended template. ( 1 Point) Describing your dissemination plan Students provide a thorough description of a plan to disseminate and share their action research plan, and their dissemination plan addresses:  Background information on action research project  Design of the action research project (must include procedures, data collection and data analysis)  Describes what is being learned from the action research project  Includes concluding thoughts and recommendations (4 Points) Students provide a dissemination plan but addresses only three elements of the plan. (3 Points) Students provide a partial dissemination plan. (1 Point) Assignment Mechanics Responses are relevant to course content; no errors in grammar, spelling, or punctuation. Students Responses are relevant to course content; few errors in grammar, spelling, or punctuation. Responses do not reflect knowledge of course content, lack clarity and depth, and/or include

EDLD 5301 Research demonstrate proper APA style. (3 Points) (2 Points) multiple errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation. (1 Point) Week Three Assignment, Part 1 – Writing an Action Research Question(s) or Problem Statement You have had many opportunities (e.g., review and conference regarding your intern plan; the interviews with the school leaders; the Dana text identification of nine common topics for school action research, Step 1 in the Harris et al. text) to review and analyze topics or questions for action research. The Dana text provides a sampling of research questions corresponding to the nine common topics for action research; see Sample Inquiry Questions, pp. 65 – 66. We have also provided another sample of action research questions from an action research project; see the Resource Section for the Equity Audit of Mathematics by Jo Ann Colson and Valerie Petrzelka, two elementary principals in Tomball ISD, who are doctoral students in the Lamar Educational Leadership program. Please read their research questions that guided their equity audit. Using the various examples of action research questions or statements, write a research question and/or clear statement to address the possible areas for action research emerging from the interview(s), readings and brainstorming. This action research question(s) or statement describing the action research project should clearly identify the agreed upon topic that you will research throughout this program, or until, the project is completed. The question or statement should briefly describe the rationale or previous research you have conducted leading to this question or problem statement.

EDLD 5301 Research Workspace Complete Part 1 of this assignment below. The box will expand as you type. Currently, the school district utilizes the professional learning community, PLC, as a method for department teachers to meet weekly within their content areas to focus on curriculum planning and student progress. Core content classes utilize previous TAKS data, current assessment scores, and district common assessments (DCAs) as benchmarks for establishing curriculum needs. These PLC sessions help to ensure best practice techniques are utilized in core content courses. These common assessments are not found within the elective departments on campus. The elective departments, especially Career and Technical Education (CTE), are comprised of teachers with highly specialized, and varied, content. How can the campus administration assist elective teachers to structure PLC sessions to create an environment in which professional development and best practice development are accessible varied content teachers?

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EDLD 5301 Research Week Three Assignment, Part 2 – Developing an Action Research Plan Draft an action research plan that includes:  Goals and objectives/outcomes of the research investigation  Activities designed to achieve the objectives  Resources and research tools needed for data gathering  Draft timeline for completion or implementation of activities  Persons responsible for implementation of the action research plan  Process for monitoring the achievement of goals and objectives  Assessment instrument(s) to evaluate the effectiveness of the action research study Please check the Resource section of the course for a template, SIP or PIP (School or Professional Improvement Project) Plan of Action that you may wish to use in developing and submitting your Action Research Plan of Action Brief or Outline. You may also use the template found in the Harris et al. text, Tool 7.1 Action Planning Template, p. 85, this is also available as a free download, see p. vii.

EDLD 5301 Research Workspace Complete Part 2 of this assignment below. The box will expand as you type. Professional Improvement Action Research Plan Elsik High School has a structured time each week for content teachers to meet together and plan for the coming weeks utilizing previous TAKS data, district common assessment (DCA) data, and results of formative assessments. This structured time is designated as professional learning community (PLC) planning time. The program works well for creating a unifying system of lessons for teachers within their content areas to ensure proper instruction and best practice techniques are utilized. However, there are departments, elective departments, within the school that do not have quantitative data such as TAKS and DCA test to pull from. These departments also have teachers in which there are multiple contents, each with a highly specialized subject matter. The goal of this action research plan is to evaluate how to create a PLC that stresses the development of best practices and will add to the body of professional knowledge available to elective teachers. There are two outcomes for this research, each aligned to help reach the goal:  Teachers will be able to implement ideas of best practice into instruction through lessons learned and discussions held during campus PLC meetings.  Increase the body of professional knowledge available to teachers of elective courses. To reach these goals, I will use book and case studies of best practice techniques and strategies as well as allow teachers to evaluate themselves and others on implementation of these practices by utilizing the classroom walk through (CWT) system of evaluation. After conducting the CWTs, teachers will be able to debrief each other in the PLC sessions in a constructive manner to improve instruction for the entire department. In order to accomplish these activities we will utilize surveys to evaluate the current needs of teachers in regards to best practice, CWT forms for pre- and post-study evaluations, and case study/book study material from which the department will be able to gather information on current best practice strategy. It will be the responsibility of the administrative leadership intern to create, distribute, and analyze the surveys sent to departmental staff. Campus administration will be needed to assist in the procurement of case study material and books for studies as well as assist in the CWT process for evaluation. This research project will take place from November 2010 through May of 2011. This will allow time for the department to assess their needs, research and study best practice strategies based upon their needs assessment, and complete a final evaluation of the research and make recommendations on further implementation. Final assessment of this research will be through the use of surveys completed by department members upon completion of the study and a comparative analysis of CWT evaluations to look for differences in classroom strategies pre- and post-study. Throughout the research process, the teachers in the department will be given the ability to evaluate the effectiveness of the research through several different methods:  “Q&A” sessions at each meeting to determine what are currently working, what needs to be changed and any suggestions for changes.  CWTs to evaluate the effectiveness of strategies and identify difficulties with implementation

EDLD 5301 Research A final written report and presentation will be made to the campus administration along with any recommendations as to the effectiveness of the research and impact it might have on staff for the entire campus.

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EDLD 5301 Research Week Three Assignment, Part 3 – Steps to Follow in Your Action Research Plan As discussed previously, there are many how to conduct action research steps or strategies to follow in developing your Action Research Plan. Some of the readings have already described the action research process, and some have even provided illustrations demonstrating the action research cycle. One of the better and concise texts describing steps in action research* is your supplemental text, Examining what we do to improve our schools: 8 steps from analysis to action by Sandra Harris, Stacey Edmonson, and Julie Combs, (Eye on Education, 2010). We added this to the course because we think it provides an excellent how to implement action research blueprint that you may use for any school or professional improvement project. Here are the steps they outline: 1. Examining the work: Setting the Foundation – in other words, identifying needs or topics for action research and this may emerge from the Site Based Decision Making Committee, or from needs like those identified in your intern plan. 2. Analyzing data – you have had many opportunities to do this, and you examined at least 9 data gathering strategies from your text in Part 2 of this week’s assignments 3. Developing deeper understanding – these are additional data collection techniques, as well as, examining qualitative data through active listening, focus groups, etc. 4. Engaging in Self-Reflection – this summarizes much of what you have been doing in this course, and throughout the program, beginning with your many self- assessments of leadership in EDLD 5311 5. Exploring Programmatic Patterns – This includes asking the appropriate questions, identifying data patterns and gaps, and learning to address equity issues 6. Determining direction – Working collaboratively to address action research questions, monitoring progress, and assessing achievement 7. Taking action for school improvement – Using appropriate steps or templates like the SIP or PIP Plan of action to guide the action research 8. Sustaining improvement – Learning to use the tools of action research as an on- going process for professional development and school improvement. *Please see the Action Research Project Process Overview Example: Student Use of Cell Phones in the Resource Section for a more detailed outline. Using this outline, or the PIP/SIP template, review the steps, make any needed revisions and submit your draft Action Research Plan. Be sure to also upload your Plan on your Action Research Blog for others to view and share insights.

EDLD 5301 Research Workspace Complete Part 3 of this assignment below. The box will expand as you type. SIP or PIP (SCHOOL or PROFESSIONAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT) PLAN OF ACTION – May be used in your Action Research Planning, Week 3 Assignment, Part 2 and 3 Using the information and skills developed in EDLD 5311, including your intern plan, and the knowledge and skills developed in EDLD 5301 Action Research, you will be developing a comprehensive school or professional improvement action plan that you will be able to design and implement in collaboration with your site supervisor(s) and any other support staff and stakeholders. Your task is to propose a narrative and an action plan, which would begin the ascension to exemplary status, or improve specific targeted areas if your campus is already exemplary. You should base your approach on your leadership learning’s, the National and Texas Standards and Competencies, your own leadership knowledge, experience and skills developed through your course self-assessments, campus supervised and embedded course leadership experiences. You are to use as much data as needed for your SIP or PIP, including actual test scores, needs assessment contributing to the Campus Improvement Plan and information from your campus and/or district (AEIS or PBMAS/AYP data, etc.). The Dana and Harris et al. texts provide a variety of tools for gathering data for your PIP/SIP. Your proposal should be agreed to in collaboration with your campus supervisor(s), members of specific committees (e.g., SBDM), and any others that are stakeholders in helping you to implement, monitor and assess your SIP or PIP. In developing your Action Research Plan*, we ask that you use Tool 7.1 from the Harris et al. text, and also posted in the Resource section of this course, or use the following action plan template for this activity: SCHOOL VISION: To provide students with a rigorous education and opportunities to graduate college and career ready.

EDLD 5301 Research GOAL: To create a PLC that stresses development of best practices and will add to the professional body of knowledge of elective teachers. OUTCOMES ACTIVITIES RESOURCES/ RESEARCH TOOLS NEEDED RESPONSIBILITY TO ADDRESS ACTIVITIES TIME LINE Benchmarks/ ASSESSMENT Revisions to SIP/PIP based on monitoring and assessments Teachers will be able to implement ideas of best practice into instruction through lessons learned and discussions made during campus PLC. Book and case studies of best practice strategies and techniques. Survey tools for evaluating current needs of teachers. Survey to be designed and data to be analyzed by administrative leadership intern. November 15 th – Pre-study survey completed and distributed to department members. Surveys completed by teachers pre- and post- study. “Q & A” sessions held at each PLC for teachers to give feedback into research progress and suggest changes. Increase the body of professional knowledge available to teachers of elective courses. Evaluation of current teaching practices through the utilization of CWTs. CWT forms for gathering information on practices found in use in the classroom. Campus coordinating principal to provide finding for materials related to book studies. December 1 st – Survey collected and analysis completed. Classroom Walk Through evaluations. CWTs during study to evaluate effectiveness of strategies and identify difficulty with implementation. Survey tools for evaluation of lessons learned as a result of studies. Campus administration to conduct CWTs and provide summaries of evaluation of departments involved in study. December 8 th – Proposal for book study submitted to coordinating principal for approval. January to March – Conduct book study and discuss implementation of best practices gleaned from study. April – Complete post-study survey and conduct CWTs to see impact and utilization of new

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strategies. May – Final report submitted to building principal along with recommendations from research.

EDLD 5301 Research Week Three Assignment, Part 4 – Sharing Your Action Research Plan, Progress, Findings, and Recommendations Read chapter 5 from the Dana text, The Travelogue: Sharing your work with others, pp. 135 – 169, and write a description of how you will share the progress and process of your action research project, as well as discussing ways to disseminate your action research project findings and recommendations. Be sure to include information on the four critical tasks you must include in effectively sharing your action research project, see the Dana text, pp. 163 – 169.

EDLD 5301 Research Workspace Complete Part 4 of this assignment below. The box will expand as you type. Dissemination of information concerning a research project is of key importance to the action researcher. In regards to my research, I will utilize oral reports on the progress of the research to key stakeholders and administrators. This will help keep all relevant parties informed as to the progress of the project and help identify any problems with the process which can be addressed and corrected. Utilizing blogs will be important for me as this will allow me to reflect on the current progress of the project and create an environment where outside researchers and/or observers can offer comments or suggestions which can strengthen the project. They may be able to offer additional background information or new perspectives. The final report will be presented as a formal written summary and power point presentation. These will include the background information about how the project was developed, what systems were put in place to structure the research, an explanation of lessons learned as a result of the research, and a list of recommendations for implementation or additional research. The power point will give a general overview, while the written evaluation will provide a more detailed report. Blog reflections As noted above, please post your Action Research Plan on your blog, and make every effort to read and review action research plans from at least two other blogs this week or by early next week.

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