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"We expect teachers to reach unattainable goals
"We expect teachers to reach unattainable goals
with inadequate resources. The miracle is this: they often do."
with inadequate resources. The miracle is this: they often do."
-Haim Ginott
-Haim Ginott
What is Action Research?
What is Action Research?
Definition:
Action Research is a form of inquiry in which educators reflect systematically on their practice in order to inform instruction and to con practical endeavor for educators that has been found to be the impetus for positive changes in a classroom exemplified by enhanced teaching styles, increased reflection of pedagogical choices, and implementation of best practices (Ferrance, 2000; Johnson & Button, 2000; Ross, Rolheiser, & Hogoboam-Gray, 1999; Sax & Fisher, 2001).
It is meant to be systematic: planning --> acting --> developing --> reflecting
My Philosophy:
My Philosophy:
I have realized both through George Mason’s Masters’ Program as well as through hands-on experience as a second and third grade teacher at Wolftrap Elementary, that an effective instructor is a reflective practitioner that is continuously aware of the failures and successes of their instruction while engaging in intentional and systematic inquiry. I have learned the importance of intentional inquiry that enables me to not only track student data and reflect on strategies, but collaborate with others and review past research studies to incorporate best practices for student success. In my classroom, I have been able to find successful strategies targeted towards student learning styles in mathematical instruction in an effort to reduce student anxiety and stress towards mathematics. I have also been successful in increasing student performance on higher level math tasks by administering problem solving strategies tasks. In addition, I have increased student engagement when working on writing by implementing a writer’s workshop during Daily 5 instruction.
Action Research during teaching: 2014-2015 school year:
Action Research during teaching: 2014-2015 school year:
What effect does teaching to students' learning styles during mathematics instruction have on students' attitudes towards math?
Teacher Research Presentation .pptxMath brochure 14-15 .pdfAction Research during teaching: 2013-2014 school year:
Action Research during teaching: 2013-2014 school year:
What effect does the use of problem solving strategies have on accurately solving higher level thinking math tasks?
Teacher Research Presentation.pptxMath teacher research brochure.pdfGoogle Sites
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