Action Research

Action research has many benefits for leaders who want to make a difference and who want to effectively implement change. When an issue has been identified, it is through action research that the most efficient way to forge new ideas could be implemented and gives leaders a reflective way to make adjustments. Through the action research, leaders have to examine an issue, look through lenses of objectivity, formulate guiding questions and principles, then treasure hunt to see what can be discovered. With authentic information to examine, a leader can then formulate plans of action for implementation and moving forward. Moving forward with ideas that have valid data to support the decisions made, increases the likelihood of more stakeholders supporting the vision and drive for change.

Action research can help me in various ways in leading a district. It will help to guide the process of change and implementing new ideas in an informative, data-driven way. Action research could be used in all facets of a school community and be used to guide an entire district's vision. Instead of following a textbook or program outline, the initial means of putting anything into place can be first formulated through action research. This approach encourages a more authentic means of gathering data and addressing issues that are current and pertinent to stakeholders.