Reflection on Week 4

Reflection on Week 4

Action research is thought provoking, time consuming, wildly powerful and can lead to great things!  This statement sums up what I have discovered in my weeks of study thus far.  I have worked from my initial wonderings, outlined a rough draft, engaged authentically in the editing and revision process.  Reflection is critical to the development, revision and execution of action research.  As I read comments from my peers, dive into additional literature and meet with site supervisor I reflect on the comments and new understandings and apply them to my action research plan. This cyclical process of draft, edit, revise, draft, edit... feels empowering and works to ensure I have a complete, well thought out plan in place for my campus and the students I hope will benefit from it.


On a side note...
It has been refreshing to be engaged in this process of completing an action research plan, as it allows for me to bring my questions, understandings and frustrations into the classroom. As a result of sharing my learning experiences, my fourth grade students have started to ask thought provoking, reflective and perspective  questions about my studies and experiences in class.  I can see a sense of satisfaction and determination when they hear me acknowledge that my work is hard, takes time, and that even I have to edit, revise and ask for clarification on my assignments.  This particular class has served as an unexpected outlet for my students to engage in their own inquiry about college and higher education, an rewarding learning experience that they connect to their real world.