So I have completely felt like I was drowning and wasn't sure there was anything that I could do to get my head back above the surface before it was to late. Fortunately it appears as though I may make it but I am still not so convinced it is going to be pretty.
After some discussion it has been decided that tweaking my RQ would be best. My new RQ will read as: How will buddy writing and technology-inclusion affect reluctant first grade writers?
All of the students in my classroom have been working collaboratively to do their research for this project. Some of the reluctant writers are doing a great job of working with their partner doing both the research and the writing, some have needed some teacher prompting to work together, and some have just shown opposition toward working with another student.
Two students are very reluctant to writing because they just do not find it to be a fun activity. I will be interested to see how using a word processing program will encourage them to get their writing down.
Please give any feedback about ideas that you think might be helpful!
Rachel don't worry, from our educational research course EDU594, taken from our readings that mentioned, Mills (2011) action research, “is defined as any systematic inquiry conducted by teachers, administrators, counselors, or others with a vested interest in the teaching and learning process or environment for the purpose of gathering information about how their particular schools operate, how they teach, and how their students learn,” (as cited in Mertler, 2012, p.4). This is a reflective process meant to better the learning experience for your students; so....change and be confident in your changing of your RQ and whatever else can or will change and trust that you are doing this for your kiddos :) I'm excited to see more information!
ReplyDeleteI think the “drowning” feeling comes from all the snow days that we have had. It is impossible to do research when half the time we are not in the classroom. That has put us behind and now it is like we can’t catch back up. I like your new RQ. I think this will be refreshing for you. This definitely goes right along with what you are doing in your classroom. I think it is normal to have some partners that are thriving in your classroom and some that are showing opposition. Are all students using the word processing program to get their writing down or just certain students of your choice?
ReplyDeleteI agree that altering your question wad a good plan. You will now have a clearer picture of what you are looking for. I think the idea of using a word processing program would be motivating.
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