Action Research Topic

This week I met with my principal, who is also my site supervisor, to discuss a possible topic for my action research project.  I think we have settled on a topic and I am so excited about this project!

The action research study I have decided on is to research about students that participate in our extra-curricular activities and clubs. I teach at a K-5 elementary school with a student population of around 750.  The boundary lines were re-drawn this past spring and our school culture has changed quite a bit.  I want to look at socio-economics, gender, race, grade level and student age.  Who participates? Why? Do we need to increase participation? How do we increase participation?

The results of this action research will be very beneficial to the students, families and teachers at my school.  I think it will help my school re-establish our school culture and spirit. We do want every student to participate and feel that the school is theirs.  I am very excited to research this and share the results with my principal and campus.