As I seek to make inquiry a lifestyle, I am learning, first of all, to look for areas that would benefit from research. I believe this is a critical step in becoming an action researcher. The awareness is the initial phase in a process of looking at what is happening and determining whether it is effective or needs improvement. As I look at areas of action research, I am becoming more aware of myself, my job, my campus, and how we are, or are not, helping students to be successful learners.
Of the nine areas of passion cited as research possibilities (Dana, 2009), I am currently considering all but one. From Staff Development, Curriculum Development, Individual Students, School Culture/Community, Leadership, Management, School Performance, and Social Justice, I have narrowed the focus down to Individual Students, School Culture/Community, and Management. Though I discovered I have a passion about each of the areas cited, I believe that some of the biggest needs on my campus are found in these three areas. I will share more about the questions I am considering later.
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