Things don't ever really go the way that you want them to, do they? Initially, I had a grand plan for the campus and one that I was extremely enthusiastic about. I had even gone so far as to think about a future dissertation on the topic. With ideas, mind maps, and bubble outlines in hand, I set out to get started on what was sure to be the greatest action research project man has ever seen. [did I mention how enthusiastic I was?] However, after meeting with my site
supervisor again, I sadly realized that my one of a kind
idea would realistically not occur. and it is here that I become that
model reflective thinker, put my thinking cap back on and start a plan
B...
I have decided to change my action research project to be
aligned with my current job description.
There are too many initiatives in place right now with the instructional
coaches, and there would be no time to explore inquiry-based learning to the
extent I would have liked. Instead, I will continue working with the entire
campus to deepen their understanding of the International Baccalaureate Primary
Years Programme (IB PYP) so that implementation can occur. Inquiry-based learning is at the heart of the
IB PYP, so I will still be able to scratch the surface with it. However, the philosophy must be explored in
order for teachers to understand the rationale of the programme.
And so begins my Plan B....
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