Week 2 Reflections of My Learning and New Understandings

     This week was truly informative.  I am feeling much more confident about this action research project because the new information presented alleviated some concerns.   For instance, I now know the focus of my action research should not address the changing of another's ideas or practices.  Instead, my research should guide me to learn more about my administrative practices and where those new understandings will guide me in being an effective leader.   
     I also discovered that when something new is learned through initial research that guides me in a new direction, it is okay, and I am able to adjust or discontinue the original and move in a new direction for my inquiry. Once I start something, new ideas and avenues tend to plague me so it is a relief to know that I can adjust and change as needed. It is also important for me to be interested and have a genuine curiosity in the question I am posing.  This type of research is so much more useful than the typical research paper we did in under grad English.
     Finally, the information gained will need to be beneficial to individuals and entities with whom I am working.  If no one benefits then time is wasted.