Share a positive example of the effects of research on children and/or families
When I conducted a qualitative research project with two of my former students I believe it had positive effects on them and their families. I personally had an added component to discuss with parents and they felt I was giving their child "special attention". I think parents believing I was giving their child special attention and the fact that I chose their child made them more aware of what was occurring in the classroom and they paid more attention to their child's work. Please note that I had the opportunity to loop with my class from second to third grade and was able to conduct research on the writing workshop model. So I worked intensely with their child with their writing and parents saw a big difference in the development of their child's work not only in the writing but across the board. Whether it was because I had looped with the class and had a keen sense of areas of weakness and was targeting those or getting one-on- one attention helped I really don't know. But I choose to believe that the research I was conducting had a positive effect on the children and their families.
Johan,
ReplyDeleteI think one of the best rewards of teaching is seeing the progress of the students from September to June. It truly is remarkable! I would imagine looping would provide that ten fold by the time they move on to another teacher.
What did your research aim to study?
Johan, I would be interested in knowing what writing model were you using and/or studying? What were your findings? Did you like doing the research? Any drawbacks, regrets, or things you would do differently?
ReplyDeleteI am sure that you had a great impact on those children and their families. It surely made them feel special to get one-on-one attention from you and likely encouraged them to put forth their best efforts. I know it was beneficial for you to see your hard work paying off as well! A student succeeding is a great gift! What was the anticipated outcome and purpose of your research? Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI was conducting writing workshop model and monitoring growth in students that looped with their teacher. I found it very easy to work with the students. I was able to examine the writing of other third grade students and really saw growth in my students. I attributed that to the fact that when we entered the new school year I was able to hit the floor running and didn't really have to go through establishing all new routines again. Kids were ready and parents were on board.
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