Week 2 reflection 5301 Research

I am very excited about my chosen topic which is how to increase teacher retention rates including what makes teachers leave schools and/or the teaching profession all together. My principal thought it was a great topic for me to look into and gave me some helpful avenues to pursue. I am hoping that all that I learn I can apply into any situation I am in be it a classroom or administrative positions.

Purpose/Significance of Action Research Study - wk 2(from discussion board)

The purpose of my proposed action research study is to understand why teachers leave schools and/or the profession all together. My first thought would be teachers leave because of negative school climate but I want to know if there are other major reasons as well and look at data from schools that have high retention rates for teachers.
The significance of my proposed action study, I believe will benefit everyone in a school community because if teachers are happy and want to stay then that provides consistency for students who will be more successful. As a future note, I believe this research will help me gain insight on how I want to develop and keep a climate in the school that I lead to be where teachers, students, and parents want to be.

How Educational Leaders Can Use Blogs.....

What is it that everyone complains of not having enough? That's right....TIME! With all the responsibilities educators have, another meeting is so daunting. With modern technology we can be online with people 24/7. Posing a question to a community of learners and getting feedback when it is convenient for others is a definite plus to blogging. Blogging is a way to stay connected with a group or groups of people without having to work around multiple schedules because they can access the "meeting" at midnight or morning.

5301 - Week 1 posting....Action Research

Action Research is just that...ACTION... I am excited to begin this journey because it is more than looking up a topic to see what "experts" have to say about the topic or their findings. I know these are creditable people but they aren't always addressing my particular issues in my school. There are definitely things to be gained from a broad perspective but using action research allows me to take the information that is specific to my school's need and go from there. As a team, we have begun some of this without realizing it was defined as action research. It is very important to gather and analyze data and create change according to the students' needs. I believe action research will not only benefit me personally as I reflect on my own leadership styles including strengths and weaknesses but impact my school community to thrive in a positive and warm environment. I want teachers to remember why they became teachers and always have that spark and love for the field of education and all it entails. Supporting teachers and empowering them for personal and their student's success will be key in my administrative style. If my teachers are happy, I believe my student's will be happy and both will excel and have a love for learning that will be matched by no other.