I have to admit--I was not looking forward to this class. The idea of a whole class being about research sounded like the most boring thing ever! I couldn't have been more wrong. I learned a lot during this class, and everything is extremely useful. For the purpose of this post, I tried to think of the top three things that I am taking from this class. So, here goes...
#1: An action plan can be about any topic, and the topic can come from some other source. (Really!!!)
#2: There are actually written strategies that are designed to help you sustain your improvements while looking towards the future.
#3: Someone that doesn't know how to reflect can LEARN how to be a really good reflector.
While these things are different, they have one very important thing in common. WILLPOWER! The researcher must have the dedicated willpower in order to successfully conduct his/her action project. I also like to think that you need a good amount of stubbornness as well. You can't give up, and change is never easy. I suppose that's why you should choose topics that you're passionate about. What concepts! Drive, dedication, passion--the list could go on and on. There is literally no aspect of education that we couldn't affect through the use of action research. I can't wait to see how we grow as professionals from this process.
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