EDUC 693 - Sagor's "Generic Questions"

At this point in the action research process, I find it necessary to reflect on the data collected and begin a basic analysis to determine where I'm at, in what places am I finding holes, and what preliminary correlations am I able to begin to examine. Sagor's "Generic Questions" from Chapter 8 (The Action Research Guidebook) provide an excellent framework for this investigation.

1. What did we do?
-cooperative learning structures were consistently implemented in classroom instruction (2-3 structures per week)
-student learning took place in all areas noted in proposal - reading, writing, math
-the cohort group participated in all structures and interacted with other students in the class within the parameters of cooperative learning

2. What changes occured regarding the achievement targets?
-significant growth in math from fall to winter benchmark assessment was noted
-student participation and work production during writing tasks when supported by a cooperative learning structure for "sharing out" increased by 50%
-development of a solidified, supportive class culture

3. What was the relationship between actions taken and any changes in performance on the targets?
-specific correlations between student growth in reading, writing, and math and the consistent implementation of cooperative learning structures - specific student feedback (observational data as well as student comments/perceptions from focus group)