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Action research in administrative internships.
Abstract
The demands on educational leaders in the context of an accountability environment are complex, implying a comprehensive field experience as part of graduate program preparation. This article will outline the University of Hartford's use of action research in its administrative internship program as a way to provide aspiring leaders the skills necessary for data-driven decision making leading to school improvement and change.
Introduction
Action research has gained recent popularity as a tool for professional growth and change in teachers' classroom practice (Ferrance, 2000; National Staff Development Council [NSDC], 2001; Sagor, ...
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Source: HighBeam Research, Action research in administrative internships.