Proposal For Action Research - D Leadership

Proposal For Action Research - D Leadership

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  Action Research Proposal“DISTRIBUTEDLEADERSHIP” Gary StreetEd 521
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  According to EducationalResearcher, David Mayrowetz (2008), Distributed Leadership….…….is viewed as an activity stretched over multiple people;…….is viewed as a democracy, shared among all;…….is viewed as a means of capacity building among staff.
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  Purposes of Study…Toco-engage in the development of distributed leadership; To examine the process of instituting distributed leadership;To examine the effects of distributed leadership;To examine how leadership is enacted in schools.
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  Issues….The activity ofdistributed leadership is stretched over only a few people in our organization;Leadership is not shared among staff;There are tacit agreements and a soldiering mentality among some staff;Staff are not clear on “what” distributed leadership is, and its benefits in a school.
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  Setting of StudyScootneySprings Elementary …650 students 75% poverty, 75% Hispanic, 40% ELL, 11% migrant40 certified staff26 classified staff1.5 administratorsLearning improvement teamGrade chair teamIndividual grade level teams
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  Questions to GuideLit Review….How is distributed leadership conceptualized in schools?What are the leadership functions performed in schools, and by whom?What are the effects of distributed leadership in schools?
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  Method …Intro toaction research - staff – August, 2009Intro to proposed action research on distributed leadership – staff – September, 2009Select a stakeholder group interested in distributed leadership – September, 2009Survey and/or interview participants regarding leadership, leadership functions and distributed leadership at Scootney – September, 2009 Identify leadership activities performed at Scootney. Identify who performs the above activities and how often.. number of activities in a day, week, month, year. Identify organizational conditions that support or impede the distribution of leadership.
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  Continued…Categorize and CodeData – Identify Themes - October, 2009Share data results with participant group, October, 2009Facilitate dialogue among focus group regarding leadership in our school – November, 2009Literature Review – November/December, 2009Generativity of Ideas from Literature, Interviews, Data, Truths/Theories – big T and small t. Act – Cycle of EventsDocument – Report - Document – Report
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  PositionalityField Work isRelational, Contextual, and Politicized (FarhanaSultana, 2009)I must be clear on what constitutes the “field” versus “my school”I am a member of the research group – not the leader of researchI must demonstrate reflexivity – be willing to reflect and changeI must know the political climate withinI must continue to be aware of outside demands related to leadership.
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  Anticipated Outcomes…A Coreof Teachers that Will Step Up and Lead When Opportunities Arise – or When They Have the Expertise.Positive Climate Change – Trust, Efficacy, Relationships, LeadershipEffective Leadership Exerted …PLC, SIT, District and School Initiatives. Reduction in Soldiering MentalityStudents Will Benefit
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  We Will SucceedTogether…..
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  ..and LeaveNo OneBehind! Gary Street, Ed 521