Think about the 5 Ws of your proposed plan. It is important you are able to clearly articulate these and explain in a scholarly way what you are researching. Write 2–4 page description of your action research plan by responding to the following:
What? What is the action research topic you are investigating? What research question have you developed?
What curricular materials do you need to develop in order to implement your action research plan?
What curricular implications does your plan have in your setting for both short- and long-term instructional goals?
Who? Who are the participants in your action research plan?
When? When will your action research take place? You should be able to implement your research within a 3-week time span, so explain how you are planning to do that.
Where? What is the setting for your action research plan?
Why? Why is your action research important? What do you hope to learn? What would be the result if your research was NOT conducted?
Additional Requirements
Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
APA formatting: Resources, citations, title page, running head, and references page are formatted according to current APA style and formatting standards.
Length of paper: 2–4 double-spaced pages (plus a cover page and references page).
Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the course competencies through the following assessment scoring guide criteria:
Competency 2: Apply curricular design models and theories to develop effective curriculum that addresses short- and long-term instructional planning goals and addresses applicable standards-based requirements.
Describe the curricular materials needed to implement the action research plan.
Describe the curricular short- and long-term implications of the action research plan.
Competency 3: Design and deliver instructional methods supported by applicable theories and research-based models of teaching to meet the needs of diverse learners and discipline-specific content.
Develop an appropriate research question(s).
Describe participants, setting, and implementation plans for action research project.
Competency 7: Exhibit the professional dispositions of effective teachers by engaging in research-based practice, reflective teaching practice, professional growth and development, and employing effective communication strategies with stakeholders.
Describe the significance of the action research to personal professional development.
