Action Research Plan

Action Planning Template
Goal: Will the implementation of a new discipline plan within the athletic department have a positive effect on the discipline of student athletes in the classroom? How can teachers, coaches, and administrators work to assist in the implementation of the school discipline plan, identify problem areas, and strengthen them to improve culture and climate at Temple High School?
Action Steps(s):	Person(s) Responsible:	Timeline: Start/End	Needed Resources	Evaluation
Examining the work: Decide on action research plan. Meet with site supervisor and discuss discipline issues at Temple High School.	Mike Bloesch Site Supervisor	Feb’12	Discipline Data Site Supervisor	Data Collected. Interviews with site supervisor.
Analyzing Data: Interview teachers and administrators about discipline issues at THS. Research and reflect on discipline data of student athletes.	Mike Bloesch Site Supervisor Principal Athletic Director	Mar’12- May’12	Internet Teachers Site Supervisor	Evaluate discipline data during the research timeline. Field notes. Interviews with administrators.
Developing deeper understanding: Research internet based data on discipline issues and how to improve discipline in schools.	Mike Bloesch Principal Site Supervisor	Mar’12	Internet	Personal notes. Data collected from internet research.
Engaging in self reflection: Post on blog Conference with site supervisor	Mike Bloesch	Mar ’12 – May ‘12	Internet Site Supervisor	Reference comments posted on blog from colleagues. Meeting notes.
Exploring Programmatic Patterns: Survey students about the effects of new discipline plan. Interview teachers about pros and cons of new discipline plan. Indentify students who did not show improvement and work to understand why this was the case.	Mike Bloesch Teachers Site Supervisor	Mar ’12- May ‘12	Surveys Interviews Field Notes Students Staff	Survey Results. Field Note Reflections.
Determining Direction: Work collaboratively with site supervisor. Interview teachers and students for effective data collection and information. Create a timeline that is realistic for completion and acquiring quality data.	Mike Bloesch Site Supervisor	Mar ’12- May ‘12	Student Athletes Discipline Records	Percentage of student athletes that showed improvement in discipline.
Taking action for school improvement: Work with coaches, teachers and administrators to continually improve the school discipline plan.	Mike Bloesch Mike Spradlin Site Supervisor Teachers Bob James	Mar ’12 – May ‘12	Discipline Data Teachers Administrators	Data Collected. Survey Notes. Staff Opinions.
Sustain Improvement: Continue to monitor and work collaboratively with teachers, coaches and administrators regarding discipline. Identify areas for improvement and interview principals from other school districts to gain ideas to further improve our discipline plan.	Mike Bloesch Teachers Site Supervisor Coaches	Mar ’12- May ‘12	Teachers Administrators Principals from other Texas schools	Share results with other school districts. Continue to evaluate discipline data well after the action research plan is completed.

5301 Week 2 Reflection

Conducting an action research study on discipline would be valuable to our administration to understand multiple thought processes about discipline. There are countless methods and thoughts around the country for how to best handle discipline issues. If we can identify problem areas in our discipline plan and strengthen them, then our school discipline will improve. Schools will benefit from the research because culture and climate will improve with better a discipline program.

Why Blog?

As educations we are constantly learning, studying, and growing to become better for our students. Blogging is a great way for administrators to share information and ideas about topics we face on a daily basis in education.

Action Research

Action research is when an administrator takes a look at their own practices and makes sound decisions based on his or her reflections. Action research is a vital tool for everyone in the education business because it reinforces our professional growth. We should hold ourselves accountable when it comes to growing as professionals because rules, regulations and grading are consatntly changing. The ability to continually learn and develop as an administrator is vital to personal success and the success of the school. To become an effective administrator, action research must be a tool that is utilized on a daily basis. The great thing about action research is that the administrator is directly involved with the research process, so problems or recommendations will be well developed. I feel that there are numerous ways I can use action research. I have always considered myself to be a hands-on learner and I believe action research is a branch of this. When people are collaborating to solve problems or form conclusions the results can be very beneficial to the team. Action research is based on knowledge acquired through studies performed using people that are actually at the school and know the situations there. Action research is more likely to lead to a feeling of investment for the administrator. Often times traditional research is coming from professionals who may have never stepped foot on your campus or been in contact with your students, thus causing a gap in perception and reality.