Action research is a principal studying his/her own professional practice. The principal uses their own data, develops questions and does some research such as reading different books. The principal then makes the necessary changes according to the results from the research. The purpose is for the principal to make changes and acquire growth. This also gives the principal a chance to view their work.

I strongly agree with the example in the text. Principals within the district received emails from district meetings that were held. After receiving the emails, the principals were placed into small groups and were instructed to identify an area in their own professional practice to study. This eliminates the principals from having to sit through yet another meeting and still receiving the information  that will be put to use. I see this form of action research as being very effective. This specific example of action research could also be used with teachers as well. A principal could email his/her teachers information and place them in small groups. The groups could be based on subject, grade level or both and the teachers could identify an area of their professional practice that they need to study.

I am all for action research. I think this is a very beneficial form of research and will be very effective and productive.

Educational leaders could use blogs to discuss different issues within their campus/district. This will allow the new to get out to other leaders who could provide good, positive feedback.