What I have learned...

In the very early stages of this class I have already learned that an administrator that possess an action research mindset, is one that is continuously improving their campus/district. One that is always seeking ways to improve, grow, and learn. I appreciated the analogy given in the Examining What We Do To Improve Our Schools text about how a doctor approaches diagnosing a patients aliments. As an administrator or educator, you have to become accustom to constantly gathering data, analyzing, using your background knowledge and making judgments accordingly. I believe that to some the words "Action Research" sounds so big and time consuming, but in reality it is just an active approach to solving problems. Many of us use action research in everyday life, just maybe not to it's full capacity. Making yourself become a creature of this habit (action research) can only improve your approach to decision making. I can see how an administrator that uses action research would be better equipped to responsible and effective decisions for their campus and district.