Action Research Plan

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES/
OUTCOMES OF THE RESEARCH INVESTIGATION
Determine if standardized test scores increased due to the change in block scheduling which resulted in shorter class periods.
Implement an efficient method of accountability for students during advisory class periods to ensure learning is taking place.
Research three scholarly works on student achievement associated with the length of time spent in learning environments.
Present or share information to selected stakeholders in written, verbal, and PowerPoint formats.


ACTIVITIES
Analyze the testing data from the past three years on block scheduling and three years prior without it.
Look at the current advisory curriculum and implement a system of scoring assignments for the next 10 assignments.
Research data to find out if students perform better in shorter periods of instruction.
Devise a time for presenting information to stakeholders for their review.


RESOURCES/ RESEARCH TOOLS NEEDED
AEIS reporting system. Internet access.
Access the internet based advisory curriculum and scoring rubrics.
Internet access. Research articles on student retention in learning environments.
Computer access and projector.


TIME LINE
May, 2012
Aug., 2012
Feb.,2012
Sept,2012


PERSONS RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF ACTION RESEARCH PLAN

Asst. Principal

Department Head

Asst. Principal

Advisory Coordinator
Scholars and Journalists.
Example - Paula Wasley-Journalist -Authoritative work on learning environments and students.
Principal

Advisory Coordinator

Department Head


PROCESS FOR MONITORING ACHIEVEMENT OF GOALS/
OBJECTIVES
Ensure that the accuracy of the plan is based on data analysis and that all stakeholders are involved in the process.
Demonstrate effective group-process and consensus-building in this improvement/ accountability effort.
Ensure that multiple sources of data are collected and used to assess student performance.
Allow the principal to review the information and presentation two weeks before to allow time for improvement .


ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENTS/
EVALUATION
To evaluate the effectiveness of the study share the information and outcomes with administrators and colleagues for validation.
Validate that the data is accurate and that administrators agree with the historical timeline and information presented.
Find three scholars that have tested and evaluated classrooms with a variety of time periods.
Hand out evaluation forms to audience members as do determine the quality of the information presented.