Week 3: Action Research Draft
My action research question or inquiry will be:
Will the implementation of a new science lab increase the achievement of students on the science STAAR?
Here is the draft of my Action Plan:
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Action
Planning Template
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Goal: Effectively implement a new science
lab on campus to increase student achievement on the science STAAR.
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Action Steps(s):
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Person(s) Responsible:
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Timeline: Start/End
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Needed Resources
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Evaluation
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Disaggregate
and analyze STAAR data from 2012-2013 school year
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Vicki
Dibler, Leigh Anderson, Maria Lucero
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May
2013
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2012-2013
Science STAAR data
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Disseminated
STAAR data by science objective and student expectation
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Provide
professional development training with teachers to explain standard operating
procedures of the new science lab
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Vicki
Dibler, Ellen Baumler
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August
2013
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All
teachers, Vicki Dibler
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Survey
giving feedback on professional development training
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Create
a science focus group of teachers to communicate science needs
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Christina
Razura, Connie Campos, Chris Rodriguez, Anita Romero, Lisa Hernandez, Cathy
Collins, Leigh Anderson, Maria Lucero
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August
2013- Ongoing
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Quarterly
meeting time, meeting location
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Meeting
notes, agenda
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Create
a weblog to communicate science information with the school community
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Vicki
Dibler
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August
2013- Ongoing
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Available
computer to participate in blog
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Blog
postings, feedback from school community members
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Conduct
a Community Science Night at R.E.L. Washington Elementary
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Entire
campus, parents and students
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March
2014
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Science
Club members, Science data to provide meaningful activities, gymnasium,
cafeteria, community members, science supplies, volunteers
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Sign-in
Sheet to document attendance, surveys from parents to provide feedback
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Collect
student surveys
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Vicki
Dibler
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May
2013
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Students
of each grade level attending science lab weekly
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Survey
results from students
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Disaggregate
and analyze STAAR data from 2013-2014 school year
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Vicki
Dibler, Leigh Anderson, Maria Lucero
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May
2014
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2013-2014Science
STAAR data
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Disseminated
STAAR data by science objective and student expectation
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Compare
2012-13 STAAR data to 2013-14 STAAR data
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Vicki
Dibler, Leigh Anderson, Maria Lucero
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May
2014
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2012-13,
2013-2014 Science STAAR data
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Report
on implications of data from 2 schools years
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Format based
on Tool 7.1 from Examining What We Do to
Improve Our Schools
(Harris,
Edmonson, and Combs, 2010)
Being a science teacher myself, I am very interested in the outcome of your project. I like that you have added blogging to your project. I don't know why I didn't think of that as a way of disseminating information to my teachers. I'm definitely going to add that as a piece to my action research plan. Looking forward to watching the progress on this project.
ReplyDeleteWe have been emphasizing on Science for the past two years at Lyford CISD. I am very interested in the outcome of your action research project. I am doing my project on the incorporation of hanheld technology devices in the math classroom and i have noticed that we a lot of similiarities. I am looking forward to keeping up with the progress of your project. Keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you have a clear focus and well thought out steps to complete your research plan. Being a science teacher, I will be interested in seeing the results of your research. Science should be effectively covered in the lower grades to prepare the students for the jr high and high school experiences. Good luck.
ReplyDeleteI like your plan. I just hope you get the STAAR data in a timely manner. I like your idea on focus groups. I was going to ask my principal if I can use an inservice day to get some willing participants, Teachers, to come together and discuss the technology issue.
ReplyDeleteI like how you are including the students with surveys in your action plan. The biggest complaint from the students at our school is that science is boring because it does not have any relation to the students interest. I think that you are on the right track by setting up many good channels of communication with all parties involved and that will play a huge part in your plans success. Looks good.
ReplyDeleteThis is great. As a chemistry teacher, I know the importance of making science a priority in the lower grades. If it becomes more of a focus at the primary level they will have a better understanding at the secondary level. What type of lessons or activity do you plan to use in the science lab?
ReplyDeleteI am using the 5E model (engage, explore, explain, elaborate, evaluate) with the students. I do the explore (hands-on activity) in the lab and the home room teachers will do the rest. I provide a folder of ideas and other activities they can do in their own room that is aligned to the science curriculum. I know this will make a difference in alignment, and for the future science classes the students take.
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