An effective leader uses inquiry to
grow and nurture their campus. There are nine areas that an
effective leader may develop as an action research passion. The first
area is Staff development and its inquiries encourage the proper alignment and
practices to meet state standards. Another passion is in the area of curriculum
development. Action research in
curriculum development allows the leader to evaluate the delivery of the
curriculum in comparison to best practices. The third passion a leader may wish
to investigate it the development of individual teachers. This passion
acknowledges that a program does not ensure success of a student but rather the
importance of teachers in providing
quality instruction and how the leader can better support the teachers. The fourth passion focuses on the individual
students. Action research on individual student populations enables the leader
to determine the effectiveness of the school programs in impacting success of
specific student populations. An
experienced leader also values the importance in developing the passion of
creating a positive school community and culture. Action research in this area
enables the leader to shape the schools ability to improve student behavior and
accomplishments in a trusting and truthful atmosphere. The sixth passion an effective leader needs
to cultivate is in the area of actual leadership. As a leader it is crucial to take the time to
evaluate how he/she models the way, inspire a shared vision, challenge the
process, enable others to act, and encourage the heart according to Kouzes and
Posner. This passion requires the leader
to reflect on themselves and how they impact others and help others. The
seventh passion a leader may decide to investigate is the actual management. A principal has to manage many areas on a
day-to-day basis. Analyzing how the day is managed to gain more effective use
of time is crucial to encouraging success.
A critical passion for action research is school performance. Every year schools are help to a more
strenuous accountability system. A
leader may conduct research to determine what actions need to be taken to
improve their students’ success. The
final passion area a leader may wish to conduct research on is social justice.
An action research in social justice investigates how to meet the needs of a
”culturally diverse groups of students, teachers, and administrators” (Smith
& Lytle, 1993, p. 80). Such research
allows the leader and campus to better understand the students they work
with. Each of these passions can have a
great impact on improving the success of your schools performance and climate
that encourages growth.
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