Findings of Action Research

I've always wondered why as an educator we have so many meetings and trainings to attend these days.  After reading and learning about Action Research I've come to the realization that action research is designed to be our driving force in order to gain more insight on how to effectively lead an organization and enhance our results.  I have learned that with action research there are many tools available to us if we just collaborate with other peers.  I noticed how some of my former administrators were so driven about data I began to think that it was overrated and that some of the statistics they were looking at were meaningless.  Now that I've begun researching my topic and looking at what others are saying about research and the different types of research I have a new profound understanding about research.  Research is the key component that we utilize in order to make well informed decisions and changes.  Unlike others, I enjoy incorporating change because in order for others to follow, you must effectively lead by example.  One of the things I've had the opportunity to take part in is Professional Learning Communities (PLC's).  My last school had PLC's established and I was able to gain first hand knowledge of the importance of collaboration with my colleagues and analyzing the results through data provided.  I hope to learn even more through researching my topic in this Action Research course.