Action Research Plan - Part 1

Action Planning Template
Goal: Determine the impact of student-centered learning, as compared to traditional teaching methods, on student academic achievement in math for grades 4-6 (specific to my classroom).
Action Steps(s):	Person(s) Responsible:	Timeline: Start/End	Needed Resources	Evaluation
1) Assess current academic performance relative to teaching style	Myself	March 2012- May 2012 Also, May 2013 for additional trials	Lesson Plans Work Samples Test Scores Observations	Develop a baseline to compare outcomes of different action steps (teacher- and student-centered lesson plans)
2) Develop teacher-centered and student-centered lesson plans	Myself, will be reviewed by my co-teachers	March 2012- May 2012 Also, May 2013 for additional trials	Lesson plans Manipulatives Computer Some type of projector	Peer reviews to determine if both types of plans exist
3) Incorporate teacher-centered lesson plans and collect data on the outcomes of student performance	Myself	March 2012-Weekly, maybe break down to every couple of days May 2012 Also, May 2013 for additional trials	Lesson Plans Work Samples Teacher-made quizzes and tests Test Scores Observations	Review students scores and observations made, establish relationship to original baseline
4) Incorporate student-centered lesson plans and collect data on outcomes of student performance	Myself	March 2012 – Considering different rotations with the teacher-centered lessons May 2012 Also, May 2013 for additional trials	Lesson Plans Work Samples Teacher-made quizzes and tests Test Scores Observation Data	Review students scores and observations made, establish relationship to original baseline as well as teacher-centered established baseline