Week 2 Reflection

Dr. Kirk Lewis, the superintendent of the Pasadena School District, provided great insight into action research. His school district was provided with a research grant that they have used to focus on ninth graders...their critical thinking skills and their graduation rates. This research has given the Pasadena School District insight into the effectiveness of the delivery of instruction of their teachers. However, Dr. Lewis was quick to point out that researchers should focus on topics that directly pertain to their classrooms and schools. In this way, researchers will have a vested interest in their topic of study. He suggested that research should be used to provide insight that will have practical application in schools and classrooms.