Action Research is engaging in a continuous loop of planning, action, and evaluation through self-reflection, data collection, and analysis. As school leaders, we cannot impact the student body, parents, or our peer's community leaders without the self-evaluation and self-reflection factors integrated within our learning models. St. Catherine University MAED program is a great opportunity for educators who wish to integrate their Montessori training to receive credits and earn a graduate degree. Professors are passionate about providing a supportive environment for all learners. Curious about what action research is all about, check out my video for more details "What is Action Research?". Read the abstract of my research below and check out more details of my research on this page. 

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Abstract:

The purpose of this technology-integrated research is to understand the effects peer collaboration has on students writing skills on 2nd and 3rd graders in a virtual setting. The research took place over five weeks in a lower elementary classroom in a private Montessori school in New England area. The population included 18 students ages 8 to 9. Students participated in a 5-week intervention process, working in groups of 3 on peer collaboration, sharing ideas, and creating group written work. The findings indicate an overall beneficial effect on children’s attitude towards writing, leading to better writing skills and communication skills. Collaborative writing in a technology-integrated platform positively impacted students’ typing skills. Continued research is necessary to assess additional domains such as cognitive improvement, vocabulary effects, and students’ specific writing skills.

            Keywords: peer-collaborative writing, peer collaboration, writing skills, self-perception, virtual medium, typing skills

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