Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Action Research Plan


Danielle Tomas’ Action Research Plan Template
Will building relationships with someone that is not a family member or their teacher in an after school program have enough of a positive impact to affect students with behavior issues as well as academics?
Action Research Plan
Goal: I will organize a group of students with behavior issues that teachers feel will benefit from positive adult reinforcement.  I will show the relationship affects the behavior.
Action Step(s):
Person(s) Responsible:
Timeline: Start/End
Needed Resources
Evaluation


Discuss action research topics with site supervisor.



Danielle Toma & Vanessa Stuart (Vice Principal)


February 2012


Intern plan, Brainstorming list of topics


Assessed topics and action research questions



Decide on action research topic




Danielle Toma
Vanessa Stuart



March 2012


List of topics
Assessment of which research topic would be the most beneficial from the principal


Establish Criteria for students to be in club.






Danielle Toma
Vanessa Stuart
(Vice Principal)
Sherry Betts
(Principal)



May 2012


Action Research Plan, Program Layout



Feedback from teachers and administrators
Research similar programs and performance outcomes in other surrounding districts
Danielle Toma
May-June 2012
Professional Websites, Communication with teachers in other districts
Findings from websites, professional journals, articles

Establish goals of the club




Danielle Toma
Vanessa Stuart
Sherry Betts



July 2012










Campus goals
Acquire a list of students to participate in the study
Danielle Toma
Vanessa Stuart
May 2012-
September 2012
Office Referral List



Talk with teachers of students


Danielle Toma


September 2012


Select teachers


questionaire results

Get permission from parents


Danielle Toma


September 2012

Survey/questionnaire of parents and permission slips

interview results
Implement school program
Danielle Toma
September 2012
 schedule of  activities
Notes and  observations
Observe and evaluate performance in the classroom
Danielle Toma, selected teachers
September –November 2012
Performance in classroom/behavior chart
Test scores, daily grades, behavior reports, office referrals
Post Interview with teachers
Danielle Toma, selected teachers
November 2012
Survey
survey results
Reflect and Evaluate the program; the interviews of the teachers; make changes as needed
Danielle Toma
December 2012
Data collected, interviews and surveys
Students’ progress
Create report and disseminate information
Danielle Toma
Danielle 2012
All data collected, internet, computer
Written report and recommendation
Implement plan of action
Danielle Toma
Vanessa Stuart
December 2012- Ongoing
Participants, Action plan
Based on student performance and results, continue with program or revamp and continue searching for solutions






Format from Tool 7.1: Examining What We Do to Improve Our Schools Sandra Harris, Stacey Edmonson, Julie Combs, 2010.
                                                                  


2 comments:

  1. Danielle,
    Your plan seems feasible to implement. I noticed you mention a "club." Are you thinking that you plan to work with all the students at one time? What types of activities do you foresee being implemented with the students to build relationships?
    Dr. Mason

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  2. Dr. Mason,
    The "club" is an after school program, you might think of a boys and girls club of america format. I will see a select handful at the same time. We will play games and talk through their day, spending time with an adult that they normally don't get the opportunity to do. It also gives a great opportunity to discuss their choices and I foresee as we play these games many opportunities will come up that will allow them chances to practice the right way to handle difficult situations.

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