- SETTING THE FOUNDATION- Student participation in groups and school spirit have decreased over the last few years at North Mesquite High School. This has been discovered through discussion with faculty and staff members.
- ANALYZING DATA- Participation numbers will be compared from previous years to this academic year on student groups. Demographics will be analyzed to help identify the problem with participation.
- DEVELOPING DEEPER UNDERSTANDING- Interviews will be conducted with individual students which are part of any group or extra-curricular activity. At least one student from every group in the school will be interviewed. Interviews will also be conducted with students who do not belong to any groups within the school to obtain an understanding of why they do not choose to be involved.
- ENGAGE IN SELF-REFLECTION-
- In what ways am I capable of changing the structure of school programs to improve belonging and participation?
- Am I making a fair assessment with each group based on the type of students that are being interviewed?
- EXPLORING PROGRAMMATIC PATTERNS- Assistance and cooperation from sponsors, coaches, administrators, and office workers for successful completion of the project. A timeline will be important in conducting interviews and ensuring that all student groups are represented.
- DETERMINING DIRECTION- Timelines will be checked frequently to ensure that the project is flowing properly. I will need to make sure through interviews that the proper questions are being asked and if any changes need to be made during the middle of the project to improve the effectiveness and outcome.
- TAKING ACTION FOR SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT- Results of data will be analyzed and put together by myself in a comprehensive report that can then be submitted to the principal and the appropriate committees. The report will include a proposal for action to improve student belonging in each school group.
the following school year. Results will be shared with school sponsors and coaches
on the improvement of given programs due to changes that were made.
You and I have similar projects. I am doing my over participation in extra-curricular activities. I like the way you set everything up step by step as laid out by the resource template. I think you have a solid well laid out plan to follow. I am sure you have revised at least three time this week like I have done. Keep the good work and I will add you to my follow list so that I may keep up with your blog and post on it. I would appreciate your input on my blog post in return. Thanks in advance and keep up the good work. thanks.
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Michael, at my campus we have recently begun a push to encourage more extra-curricular activities and clubs. I am currently involved in a community service club, a fitness club, and I am about to help start an online stock trading club. I am interested to hear about the progress of your research. I think you have a good plan thus far. However, have you considered using a student and/or teacher survey to gather perspectives and data on groups and school spirits directly from students and teachers. Consider the parent element also. Just a thought. Best of luck!
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