WEEK TWO ASSIGNMENT REFLECTIONS AND COMMENTS

As of this week I was asked to study common action research topics in school settings, action research lessons from scholar practitioners, and select action research topics. Of these three tasks, based on my style of learning, I feel that viewing the videos from those who had received their Doctorates from Lamar University (if I remember correctly) aided me most in effectively creating examples of common action research topics as well as making the best selection for my own action research study topic after discussing the options with my site supervisor. I have always been a cross between a visual and hands on learner when it comes to modality. If I see it I can remember it, but if I am able to put it into practice and focus on it at least somewhat intensely, allowing me to gain a deep understanding, than I most likely will have great success with the task at hand. Therefore, hearing scholars/leaders speak about their experiences with action research plans and studies, why they chose them, and how they did them to affect classrooms, schools and districts was most beneficial to me as it allowed me to pull from their actual various experiences and challenges leading to my own innovative initiatives.