Focused Binary Professional Growth Plan Options Action Research Sample Clauses

Focused Binary Professional Growth Plan Options Action Research. Action research allows CISS to work on a question the CISS may have in regard to their self- assessment. The information gathered by the CISS is then utilized to improve instructional practice and student learning. Action research can be self-directed or be done by a group of CISS who have a common interest/question to be researched. Steps for Action Research Step 1:  Generate possible research questions  Identify focus of study and possible hypothesis  Examine resources available including the expertise of other educators  Identify support group Step 2:  Review literature on the topic  Develop goal statement and research question  Decide on data collection: What; When; How  Develop an action plan Step 3:  Implement action plan  Make adjustments as needed along the way  Develop and share final report  Consider adjustments to be made based on findings Step 4:  Gather evidence and/or artifacts agreed upon in plan Step 5:  Complete CISS PGP Form and meet with evaluator for Final Conference Collaborative Groups A Collaborative Group is a group of CISS with a shared interest in coming together to research and discuss a specific topic or method. A Collaborative Group can consist of but is not limited to:  Professional Learning Community  Peer coaching  Book studies  Problem-solving  Course work  Critical Friends  District committees as agreed upon between educator & evaluator