COLLEGE READINESS: BRIDGING THE TRANSITION MONROE COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROCHESTER, NY MAY 31, 2013 MICHELLE ERKLENZ-WATTS, PH.D. ST. JOHN FISHER COLLEGE
What is the purpose of action research in education? “What is happening here?” “How can I improve what is happening here?”
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 reflect Be fair and honest Improve and amend practice Share information with community Ask another question!
Confidence Collaboration Communication Contributions Culture