Action Research Plan

After many hours and revisions, I think I finally have a final preliminary draft of my plan.  I think . . . . : )Here goes nothing!

ACTION RESEARCH PLAN

 

RESEARCH QUESTION:  How would the implementation of a “flipped classroom” that is aligned to the state standards and school vision of a rigorous curriculum effect academic achievement of students in World Geography?

GOAL:  To determine whether a “flipped classroom” will improve student academic achievement in World Geography.

 

ACTION STEP (s)	PERSON (s) RESPONSIBLE	TIMELINE START/END	NEEDED RESOURCES	EVALUATION
1.  Investigate articles and blogs about flipped classroom models. (Setting the Foundation)	Traci Graham	April 2013 – May 2013	Blogs and articles on flipped classrooms.	Research best practices of those flipping the classroom.
2. Create a cadre of teachers who will implement the flipped classroom model during the 2013-2014 school year. (Setting the Foundation)	Mary Peacock Dr. Leone Clark Traci Graham	April 2013 – May 2013	Semester Class Averages CBA Test Scores	Survey candidates to determine their willingness to flip their classroom model.
3.  Collaborate with members of the science department that are currently implementing the flipped model in order to research the advantages and disadvantages of the model. (Developing Understanding)	Traci Graham Carey Driskell Dr. Leone Clark Tiffaney Clark Kristen Sledge	April 2013 – May 2013	Meeting location	Discuss best practices, things to improve upon and ways to be uniform with flipped Biology classes as we work to flip the World Geography classroom.
4.  Survey students and parents of those currently involved in flipped classroom instruction in Biology. (Analyze Data)	Traci Graham Careen Howard	May 2013	Online Survey	Gather input from major stakeholders in the flipped classroom model.
5.  Observe classrooms using the flipped model of instruction. (Exploring Patterns)	Traci Graham Kristen Sledge	May 2013	Questionnaire of things to look for while observing.	Investigate more closely what a successful flipped classroom looks like.
6.  Determine the technology platform to be used to upload materials, while being user friendly and being aligned to our district technology initiative. (Determining Direction)	Traci Graham Careen Howard Brandon Weaver	April 2013 – May 2013	Technology Policies and Procedures Software information and data	Monitor the ease of teacher and student use of various software including edmodo, live binders and moodle.
7.  Upload current items that can be utilized from the curriculum bundles into the technology platform that will be implemented. (Self Reflection)	World Geography Cadre	June 2013 - August 2013	Curriculum Bundles Share Drive Resources	Self Reflection
8.  Create podcasts and vodcasts for  each curriculum bundle in order for students to use for their interactive notebooks and Cornell note taking activities. (Taking Action)	World Geography Cadre	June 2013 – August 2013	Curriculum Bundles Share Drive Resources Ipad Video Camera	Self Reflection
9.  Create a pre survey for students that will be utilizing the flipped classroom model in World Geography.  (Analyze Data)	Traci Graham Careen Howard	August 2013	Online Survey	Analyze student knowledge of a flipped classroom prior to utilizing the flipped classroom model.
10.  Monitor the progress of student completion of assignments by interviewing teachers monthly. (Sustaining Improvement)	Traci Graham Mary Peacock Dr. Leone Clark	August 2013-January 2013	Collaborative Meeting Time	Discuss the progress of implementation.
11.  Analyze data from cadre teachers on CBA 1,2 and 3 to determine the success of the flipped program as compared to the same teachers that used a traditional approach in 2012-2013. (Data Analysis) (Sustaining Improvement)	Traci Graham Mary Peacock Dr. Leone Clark	August 2013 - January 2014	Aware Data	Using the data from Aware comparisons can be made from the same teachers at the same point in 2012-2013 using traditional teaching methods with the flipped classroom methods.  Data can also be used to compare the flipped classroom cadre of teachers with those using traditional methods.
12.  Blog regarding findings from student test performance data and other data analysis techniques to share the findings of the action research plan. (Sustaining Improvement)	Traci Graham World Geography Cadre	August 2013 - January 2014	Aware Data Collaborative Interviews Focus Groups	Present findings to World Geography team, campus faculty and others regarding our action plan and improve by using information gathered from this investigation.