Action Research Plan
Goal:
To increase vocabulary development in 1st grade second language learners using technology. To increase scores/levels on OLPT, TELPAS, OS and DRA.
Activities:
- Review research from previous studies.
- Teacher technology training during conference periods and after school.
- Implement the use of Web 2.0 tools and technology based instruction for vocabulary development in second language learners.
- Surveys, Interviews, Classroom Monitoring, Feedback (before, during, after).
- Data analysis and collection before and after.
Resources:
- Research from previous studies
- 18-20 Computers
- Teacher and student Web 2.0 technology training
- Student and teacher surveys
- Interviews with teacher and students
- Checklists
- Field notes
- Archival data (OLPT, TELPAS, OS, and DRA reports)
Timeline:
August 2010-Implement Action Research Plan
December 2010-Mid Year Review
May 2011-Completion of Action Research Plan
Persons Responsible:
Michelle Porchout/Principal
Cynthia Ramirez/Campus Technology Leader
Adelina Rucker/1st grade bilingual teacher/Action Research Plan leader
Mrs. Rucker’s 2010-2011 1st grade students
Monitoring:
Review beginning of the year data from TELPAS, OLPT, OS, DRA and previous year teacher’s observations. Review teacher and students’ pre and post technology surveys. Mid-year review of DRA levels, teacher made vocabulary assessments, teacher observations, and anecdotal records. Monitor teacher’s use of student centered, technology based vocabulary developing instruction in the classroom. Monitor resources such as computers, time management, computer usage, web 2.0 tools and software programs. Review end of the year data from TELPAS, OLPT, OS, DRA, teacher anecdotal records, and teacher made vocabulary assessments.
Assessment Instruments:
TELPAS (Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System)
OLPT (Oral Language Proficiency Test)
OS (Observation Survey)
DRA (Developmental Reading Assessment)
Teacher observations and anecdotal records
Teacher made vocabulary assessments
Student projects/ work samples
