1. COLLEGE READINESS: BRIDGING THE TRANSITION MONROE COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROCHESTER, NY MAY 31, 2013 MICHELLE ERKLENZ-WATTS, PH.D. ST. JOHN FISHER COLLEGE

2. What is the purpose of action research in education? “What is happening here?” “How can I improve what is happening here?”

3. Identify Issue Reflect Best Practice Read Data Collection Realize Analysis Revise

4. 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

5. What have my colleagues done? What does the literature say should be done? What has experience taught me? What do the students want?

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

7. Evaluate and reflect Be fair and honest Improve and amend practice Share information with community Ask another question!

8. Confidence Collaboration Communication Contributions Culture