Action Research Plan
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Goal: Research and evaluate how the number of days that students miss from extracurricular activities correlate or affect their grade average and test scores.
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Action Steps(s):
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Person(s) Responsible:
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Timeline: Start/End
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Needed Resources
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Evaluation
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Get together with site supervisor and see if I need to incorporate the Sophmore and Junior classes in the research or the whole high school.
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Tony Bushong (Principal)
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August 26th-30th
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Class rosters
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See if the number of Sophmore and and Junior class students involved in extracurricular activities is enough to do research or do I need to incorporate the Freshman and Senior classes?
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Do grades and test scores from students involved in extracurricular activities during the “10-day” rule improve, stay the same or drop versus the 2012-2013 school year?
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Tony Bushong
Glenda Horton (Office clerk)
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Sept. 1-Oct. 1 (2013)
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Grades and test scores from previous school years
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Compare student scores involved in extracurricular activities during the 10-day rule versus scores from the 2012-2013 school year.
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I will interview teachers in the core subjects (English, Math, Science and History) and see how they feel about student performance in the classroom when students miss class time due to extracurricular activities. I will also interview extracurricular teachers and sponsors on how they feel about unlimited absences on extracurricular activities and how grades are affected.
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Mrs. Rinewalt, Mrs. Bushong, Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Skiles
Chris Roberts, Chad Fouts, Mrs. McLaren, Mr. Gregory
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Oct.1st-Nov. 1st (2013)
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Interview, Blogs and Surveys
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Compare the interview among the core teachers to see their attitude on extracurricular activities. What are the disadvantages of missed class time? Do students who are not in extracurricular activities or less extracurricular activities excel in their classroom versus the students who miss an abundance of class time? What was the difference during the 10-day rule on student scores versus scores on unlimited absences? I will check test and grades on students to check performance with their core teachers.
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I will interview students who are involved in extracurricular activities and see how they feel about the absences and missed instruction time.
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Sophmore and Junior Class students
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Nov 1st- Feb-1st (2013)
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Surveys, interviews, weblogs, notebook
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I will compare student responses to surveys and interviews to see how absences from extracurricular activities affect their scores and grades? Do they struggle and feel stressed from lost instruction time? What are some of the stresses put on them? What can be done to help with scores and grade if they need help?_
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Wednesday, July 31, 2013
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I am very interested in your research project. As a former coach, I have always heard how extracurricular activities help students with behavior, and academics. Your research will either show this to be true at your school or raise additional action research questions. I think that your decision to study the sophomore and junior class is a good decision. Being a science teacher, I think if you were to include freshmen, it might be difficult to determine if their grades dropped off as they entered HS because of additional opportunities to participate in extracurricular activities, or just because they are in a new setting at the HS. Best of luck with your study. I will be checking in from time to time to see how it is progressing.
ReplyDeleteIs your study going to end in February? Some extracurricular activities continue on end until the end of the school year as well as major testing dates? Just curious!
ReplyDeleteI am interested in the study, for the Jr. High most of the athletes are in several sports and miss but make up. I teach Engineering Introduction so they want to come in and saw or drill stuff. Anyway, love the ARP, would like to know the results.
ReplyDeleteThis is an interesting topic considering I am researching How to improve student involvement in extra-curricular activities. I do think that overlooking your research could help me understand some of the reasons some students do not want to get involved due to missing class for events.
ReplyDeleteI really like the topic as I'm a coach at a small school and many of our kids are involved in athletics, band, theatre, AG, UIL Academics, etc. I think a really good time to really gather some data from a small school would be in the spring when so many activities are going on. We have some kids who are involved in golf, tennis, softball/baseball, track,UIL One-Act Play, and show animals in livestock shows. Some of the same kids may miss 3-4 days a week during several weeks. I'd like to know how this effects them.
ReplyDeleteGreat topic, I look forward to hearing the results
Hey Andrew I like the organization of your template it looks solid man. I really feel this topic is going to be beneficial to both you and your school. As a coach obviously your eyes have been opened to this phenomena as you chose it, but you will be more contientious of it proceeding forward. Wish you the best man.
ReplyDeleteInteresting! I teach choir and musical theatre, so here is a response from an extracurricular teacher. First of all, what is the 10-day rule? I should probably know but I do not. I think that the student is responsible for his/her grade. I will be in charge of the choir program at Highland Park Middle School in Dallas this year. I can think of only 2 times all year when I will take students away from their school day. One is for our winter concert at the NorthPark Center, and the other is for our Spring Trip Festival. Both of these instances will be half days. Students join extracurricular activities out of interest and companionship. They want to be with their friends doing what they like- whether that be singing, playing an instrument, or playing a sport. I would never want to jeopardize the academic integrity of a student. Fine arts teacher preach about taking care of business and staying ahead of the game in core classes. I will be very interested in your findings. I predict the students will say they do not mind missing classes. Overall, extracurricular teachers should be responsible with communication and expectations. Good grades and academic rigor must be a priority.
ReplyDeleteJosh, thanks for your post on my blog. I needed a point of view from an extracurricular teacher. As a coach, I know the importance of extracurricular activities. For many students, it is the only motivation to come to school. I just wanted to see this research from the other side of the fence. Many core teachers look at athletics for example as a negative aspect for students. Some feel as coaches that we use the athlete. I have always looked for the best interest of the student athlete stressing that school and studies come first. Extracurricular activities is exactly what it states. It is an extra activity. As a coach it is our responsibility to communicate with our athletes about the expectations in the classroom. Grades must be a priority. Thanks for your post man and good luck with your plan.
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