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Sunday, October 28, 2012

Plan B

Wrapping up my school newsletters for the month, I realize I have been showing some of the IB attributes of the month myself. [it is gratifying to know that I am in fact, practicing what I preach] This month, I am encouraging students and parents to be reflective; to spend time focusing on their actions, strengths and weaknesses, and to take part actively improving these aspects of their learning. I have been engaging in this way of thinking as well; and how appropriate, with my action research project.


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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