Action Research Plan
This study will focus on the benefits of
using a instant response system to gauge learning in the 6th grade
science classroom.
Statement:
How will using a clicker system to gauge the level of understanding of
newly presented material impact knowledge level of 6th grade science
students and teacher proficiency of time and resources.
• Goals
and objectives/outcomes of the research investigation
To gauge how many of the students understand
new material.
To gauge the depth of understanding among
students.
To use the feedback to answer any unresolved
questions the students may be having.
To gauge the effectiveness of the method of
presentation and to have a better idea of where remediation is needed, and
where different teaching methods need to be implemented.
• Activities
designed to achieve the objectives
The primary activity is to develop TEKS based
questions with STARR level rigor that will be inserted at various intervals in
lessons that the students will answer with their clickers. The program provides instant feedback to the
teacher and the class, as the teacher sees fit, as to who and how many students
answered correctly.
• Resources
and research tools needed for data gathering
For initial research the internet will be
used as well as educational and other peer reviewed journal articles that
research such questions.
The instant response system and student feedback
will be the ultimate source of data to be considered in the process of this
study.
• Draft
timeline for completion or implementation of activities
This study will be conducted over the period
of the first semester of school 2012, August through December.
• Persons
responsible for implementation of the action research plan
As the classroom teacher I will be
responsible for the implementation of this action research plan.
• Process
for monitoring the achievement of goals and objectives
The data will be collected and in the program
itself, as well as charted by me according to each lesson so that those that
are more successful than others can be seen.
This will be accomplished through the CPI program and on an Xcel
spreadsheet as well as a journal kept by me.
• Assessment
instrument(s) to evaluate the effectiveness of the action research study
In addition the above stated data will be cross referenced with daily
bell ringers as well as the unit test for each unit.
I really like this idea of instant feedback and changing the everyday end of class, review, bell ringer, or attendance filler. The only issue you may have is to see data for its actual effectiveness on increasing achievement. This process can definitely help for re-teaching and tutoring before formal assessments.
ReplyDeleteEdward,
ReplyDeleteGreat job on an interesting research plan! I really enjoyed reading about your interest in providing 6th grade students with more relevant feedback. Keep up the great work!
Dr. Abshire