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To conclude this class, describe the most important lessons learned in this course and how you will take that knowledge and use it to improve as an educator and professional.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: (Lessons taken and analyzed, explain the more important for you:)

1. Complete a research project based upon the Action Research Methodology Model that is learned in the course.

2. Present a Final Research Project as a Final Project Paper-based the action research strategies learned in the course and using the outline provided by the faculty member teaching the course.

3. Describe the goals of and justification for the action research conducted by the student.

4. Apply the four stages of the action research process to the research project.

5. Select an appropriate area of focused research.

6. Review related literature using online resources.

7. Identify multiple data collection techniques to be included for each research question.

8. Develop the research instruments needed to begin your research.

9. Understand the concepts of validity, reliability, and generalizability as they apply to action research.

10. Clarify the ethical issues involved in conducting action research.

11. Define data analysis and data interpretation.

12. Identify appropriate data analysis techniques for your action research project.

13. Identify appropriate data interpretation techniques for your action research project.

14. Become aware of the challenges that confront the action researcher in the action planning process.

15. Become aware of conditions that facilitate educational change in school environments.

16. Write about your action research.

17. Target a professional publication for your work.

Textbook: Mills, G.E. (2007). Action research: a guide for the teacher researcher. (6th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall.