Final Reflections - Research 5301

     The weekly lectures in blackboard helped to give me a really good introduction and overview of the week’s assignment. Within these videos the process, the importance of action research as well as the importance of sharing the findings was clearly explained.  I have been unable to attend class lectures on a regular basis, however, I have been able to go back and view the recording from the course. I have found them to help me tremendously, especially when I have forgotten something in regards to TK20 or some other step in completing an assignment.

     The readings helped by providing road map for me begin the process of my project. They also helped me to understand the amount of focus that would be required within the process of data collection and analysis. The ability to be as specific as possible and receive a great deal of feedback will be an important part of my research. I now feel that I am headed in the right direction and as a result I feel confident that my research experience will go well.

     There has been an abundance of information available about behavior, behavior management in the classroom setting and behavior management programs, but I have come across very little that involves behavior management from an athletic point of view. As a result I will be using a combination of techniques from successful behavior management programs. During my tine in inquiry I have found that many others see a need for an increased level of expectations within our athletic programs. The answer is not to simply dismiss the student from athletics, which was suggested by one of my colleges. That is the easy thing to do and it does not serve anyone, it simply passes the problem along and the student does not benefit. A kid’s who needs discipline does not usually learn it on his own. In order to influence change in a kids we must be a relevant part of his life.

     The assignment that helped me the most was the week four assignment. Parts one of the assignment “Strategies to support and sustain action research” gave me insight into some strategies that will be pertinent in gaining support for colluges through the course of my study.  Part two of the assignment “Tool 8.1 CARE Model” allowed me to reflect on where I was within my research by providing specific questions then requiring that I rank my responses. The ranking of my responses made me focus on what I felt was most important. I will be using this tool as a reference guide throughout my research.

 

     The discussion boards and blog discussions and analysis have been helpful in answering questions and / or affirming the works and concerns I have had while developing my plan.  I it helps to know that while keeping up is a test at times, there are others who are striving for the same goals and are willing to go the extra mile to help others with needs or questions. The feedback has been a vital part of my coursework so far. I hope that I have benefited others as they heve benefited my so far.