Reflection Week Two ELDL 5301

The information shared by all the three scholars in their videos about action research was very informative. There research was focused on teachers, schools and school districts being data driven with the overall goal to improve student performance. The scholars whom I chose are-

Dr. Johnny Briseno, Principal, Rancho Isabella Elementary, Angleton ISD

Dr. Kirk Lewis, Superintendent, Pasadena ISD

Scholar: Dr. Johnny Briseno, Principal, Rancho Isabella Elementary, Angleton ISD

Area/Topic for action research: Data driven action research

Purpose of Action research: The teachers should not only look at quantitative data but also qualitative data to determine what factors impact student’s performances. The data should help these teachers to find ways to support the students. Dr.Briseno also suggested if teachers encounter a problem they should Google it and read about their areas of concern and by doing so they may find a solution others schools might have found to the similar problem.

Reflection: I learned that I should try to look up for the solution or good starting point to the existing problem in school by researching for solutions from other districts that might have encountered the similar problem and save time and energy.  Sharing the information with the staff for everyone’s benefit is also a great take away from this video.

Scholar: Dr. Kirk Lewis, Superintendent, Pasadena ISD

Area/Topic of action research:  Expectation Graduation.

Purpose of Action research: The purpose of action research was to make sure 9^th grade students would graduate on time. The teacher will collect and analyze data for whole district, the campus and the each individual student to support the individual needs. The alignment/realignment of curriculum should be an area of focus for the teachers to ensure each student succeed and graduate on time.

Reflection: The teachers should be willing to change their ways of delivering instruction so that needs of every student are met. Reflection by teachers on what things are working and what’s not working is the best way to bring in a change. And finally the analysis of data to help students is critical for success of all students.