Part A
Throughout this course I have complied an Action Research Plan that I will continue working on as I progress in the ADL program. This study explores how blended learning can enhance learner engagement and address the diverse levels of understanding in advanced middle school math classrooms. Within this plan I have included my research methods, a timeline, and a plan for presentation.
Part B
My ePortfolio has been essential in organizing the elements of my action research plan. All of the assignmnets and elements of my study can be found on my 5315 Course landing page.
Action Research Outline
My action research outline was an essential element in starting my action research plan. This outline allowed me to identify key areas of focus and explore research methods. It provided a structured framework to examine the impact of implementing blended learning on learner engagement in advanced middle school math, primarily 7th-grade pre-algebra. The outline also emphasized the importance of inductive analysis to ensure accurate data interpretation and highlighted the significance of the literature review in understanding the broader context of blended learning and its potential to enhance student engagement and achievement. This comprehensive outline serves as a roadmap for the research process, ensuring all critical aspects are systematically addressed.
Literature Review
The literature review is crucial to my action research because it provides a comprehensive foundation for understanding how blended learning can address the challenges posed by new educational policies. By reviewing existing research on blended learning, I gained insights into its effectiveness in enhancing learner engagement and closing educational gaps. The literature review highlights how blended learning offers flexible, personalized instruction that can adapt to diverse student needs, a key factor in managing the increased complexity of advanced math courses. It also underscores the importance of digital learning environments in modern education, setting the stage for evaluating how these tools can improve student outcomes in my research. This background is essential for justifying the use of blended learning in my study and guiding my approach to data collection and analysis.
Blog Posts
My course Blog posts were also essential to understanding the action research desgin process. This were the building blocks to my assignmnets in this course.
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