Saturday, October 20, 2012
Updated Action Research Topic
After meeting with my site supervisor she let me know that my original action research topic regarding test scores after late night extracurricular activities might be hard to complete since the teachers are encouraged not to give major test or quizzes after an event. She did however like another topic of mine that she gave me input on about teachers building positive relationships with their students. So my new topic will be - "In what ways can teachers work to build positive relationships with their students?" I thought of this topic becasue as the Athletic Director at my school, I'm normally notified by the teachers when they are having academic or behavioral trouble with an athlete. I started wondering if any of these teachers had ever been to one of our football games or if any of them have ever tried to develop a positive relationship other than the one they experience everyday. I think just asking how a player's game went the next day, or asking if they scored, or if they were planning on attending the social after school would really go a long way in that student/teacher relationship. I truely believe that when you have that positive relationship with those students they try harder for you and give you more respect becuase they don't want to disappoint you or do anything to hinder that relationship.
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I am sad to see that you are changing your topic. I was interested in seeing how this one turned out. I have both a personal and professional stake in the topic. My daughter is affected by late night activities (Sometimes not getting in until midnight or 1 a.m. We live in a rural community that has long commutes to some events.). While some teachers do try to accommodate schedules when giving tests, this is not the case with all classes.
ReplyDeleteI do agree, though, that teacher relationships are important with students. This generation definitely puts a big emphasis on respect. I have noticed in our own building that students will bend over backwards to help or perform for teachers they like and respect. Good luck with your new topic.