Importance of Action Research

Action research is essential to the success of an administrator and a school.  As a future administrator, I believe that I can contribute to the success of a school, but I am also aware that I don't have all of the answers.  I must choose to examine my weaknesses and learn to improve in every aspect of leadership.  I'm a testing coordinator for my school right now.  I am in charge of organizing all of the state and district testing for the campus, down to the last detail.  This job has taught me a lot about asking questions and getting feedback from my staff and from other schools on the best practices for certain procedures.  I've had to learn a lot.  Sometimes I go home and my brain feels full.  This is great preparation for me.  I am learning to ask questions that are important to the success of my campus, which will lead directly into action research when I become a principal.  I'm looking forward to continuing my learning and becoming more inquisitive through action research as I learn more about the process.