My action research study will be in the context of staff development. Our new reading series is based on guided reading groups and differentiated instruction. How can I best facilitate teachers’ implementation of our new reading series? What effect does the use of a blog have on this process? Will blog discussions help teachers focus on differentiation and enable them to better meet the needs of all students?
Participants will include all second and third grade reading teachers at Dyer Elementary. All teachers will be invited to complete a pre-study survey contribute samples of old lesson plans and grades taken last year. At the end of the study, teachers will be invited to complete an end-of-study survey and contribute samples of new lesson plans and grades taken throughout the study. My focus sample will include four teachers who are interested and committed to this project. The blog will include embedded videos, photos, and student work samples from these four classrooms.
I’m looking forward to sharing this study with everyone on campus and inspiring others to jump on board the action research adventure.
Lisa,
ReplyDeleteThis is a great action research project. As a matter of fact, we are also implementing a new reading series in third grade this year. I think blogging would be a way to keep all teachers in touch without constantly having to meet in person. I, personally have a busy home life schedule with a senior and a junior this year. The less meetings the better.