Session #2

Introduction to Action Research

http://youtu.be/Qg83f72_6Gw

Learning Outcomes for the week:

PRODUCTIVITY AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE.

Teachers use technology to enhance their productivity and professional practice. Teachers:

1. use technology resources to engage in ongoing professional development and lifelong learning.
2. continually evaluate and reflect on professional practice to make informed decisions regarding the use of technology in support of student learning.
3. apply technology to increase productivity.
4. use technology to communicate and collaborate with peers, parents, and the larger community in order to nurture student learning.

Please watch this video BEFORE coming to the Class Session:

http://youtu.be/DSGtyHxn4fc

Class Topics:

• Action Research - What is it? What it's not.
• Action Research Steps

• https://sites.google.com/site/actionresearch6080/
• California Standards for the Teaching Professional (CSTP)

Assignments:

1. Carefully read the Action Research guide. Then read the English Learners and Special Populations Action Research papers written by Jonny Levin.
2. After reading, please do this assessment Sec 01 - Sec 02. You can review your assessment and your classmates in the G+ Community Please see discussion topic in the G+ Community.