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principal who is impressed by Mr. Fortissimo’s methodical approach; she suggests that he consider using a similar tactic for his upcoming Edu- cator Effectiveness review.
Benefits of Action-Based Research There are many benefits associated with action-based research. Most notably, ac- tion-based research can improve teaching and learning in one’s classroom setting. Clearly, if we discover ways to better serve our students via action-based research, then it is worth our time and energy. There are, however, additional benefits, as can be seen in the hypothetical scenario above. For example, sharing the results of an action-based research project with:
• students and parents gives the educator an opportunity to model lifelong learning and a commitment to excellence
• colleagues can lead to dialogue and collaboration within or between schools regarding ways to improve teaching and learning
• administration and policy-makers affords the opportunity for teachers to showcase professional growth based on tangible (data-driven) results
• professors opens the door for collaborative efforts between PK-12 teachers and university instructors and/or students
Further, educators who engage in action- based research often experience a sense of personal satisfaction, based on the knowl- edge that they are learning and growing as a professional, while also improving opportunities to learn for students in their classrooms.
The Next Step
In the next issue of WSM, I will share information about a new collaborative initiative that calls for music educators across Wisconsin to engage in action- based research that is focused on one of three selected topics. By funneling our collective efforts in this manner, we will be able to compare findings across grade levels and diverse teaching settings. My hope is that together we will discover meaningful, big-picture takeaways that can help all of us to learn and grow.
Paul J. Budde, Ph.D. is music education coor- dinator at UW-River Falls. Email:
paul.budde@uwrf.edu
CMP Summer Workshop
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Monday, July 10 – Friday, July 14, 2017 on the campus of Concordia University, Mequon, WI
• Earn two or three graduate credits. • Bring intention to your planning and purpose to your teaching.
• Spend the week alongside great colleagues & master teachers. • Help your students develop a deeper understanding of the music they are learning.
• For all levels of CMP interest and experience in band, choir, orchestra, studio and general music.
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