I came within seconds of deleting my previous week 4 post, but decided not to since revision is part of the learning process. It's not that my original plan was wrong, but it was too global and was not realistic for me to manage. What I've learned this week is that having a "big picture" is okay; in fact, it is imperative for me to keep a global perspective but at the same time start with a realistic, manageable steps. As for meeting with my new principal, I am relieved that she is supportive of my action research project and was willing to not only help me revise the plan, but explained (from a principal's perspective)how I could gain the data in smaller bites and expand the research as determined by the data. Click here to view the revised plan. I appreciate your comments.
My revised topic: Is there a relationship between economically disadvantaged students' participating in student-led service organization, A4A (America for Africa) and student academic achievement?
Tamra, I can see where you have taken a narrower focus in your plan. It does look and sound more manageable which I did not catch as being a problem before but now I can see why it might have. Now I will have to make sure of my own after talking with my principal again to validate its feasibility. I am glad that you have the support of your new principal and that she has been such a positive resource for you this quick. Good luck!
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