Research+Course+Reflection

Of all the classes that I've taken or have to take I believe that this Research class was one that I really needed. Being out of school for awhile there are certain aspects of learning that if not used are somewhat lost. I was always a more hands on person than a research person and so proper researching techniques was one of those skills that I needed to reacquire. Not only was my knowledge refreshed but I was also exposed to an alternative and as an educator more frankly more effective way of conducting research. As the name implies Action Research not only implies to a person sitting in a lab or library sorting through information but the researcher is actively engaged in a process where they are not only looking for information but they are also seeing certain results taking place during the research process. Coming out of this class I really felt that this is a form of research that I wished I had learned earlier. I believe that it allows me to that more of an ownership of the data that is being mined and how it applies to the issue at hand. More is accomplished when there is a feeling that the activity that is being done is not just for an assignment sake but there is also some application towards everyday life and I have played a part in that activity.