Action Research Proposal

Action Research Proposal

During my three semesters of graduate work at FSU, I've had to formulate two AR Proposals. The first AR proposal I did could've been used for EDUC 6395 - Action Research in Education, but at the time, 6395 wasn't a part of my program, until I changed my major. Both of my AR Proposals have had a technology component to them. The first, which I did on Electronic Portfolios in a Child Care Center came a few months prior to having to help the teachers in the Laboratory Preschool compile their portfolios for NAEYC electronically. 

The second proposal, which I have since turned into an AR project, and am in the middle of implementing in the Lab Preschool explores mathematical concepts, such as shape recognition, counting, patterns, etc, and compares the child's ability to accurately perform these tasks, with and without technology incorporation. Today (Tuesday), was the first day I'd brought my iPad into the preschool, and I'm beginning the last phase of this project. My proposal for this one was broken down into three pieces - Introduction, Methods, and Literature Review. (All links take you to Google Docs.) I had to do both an AR proposal and Literature Review for the project that I'm working on now, so I've uploaded them both, and linked to them through this blog for everyone to see. The directions for this blog say that the Literature Review should be short... however, because I'm using the LR I did for my Action Research class, my review is a little over 11 pages long, and includes (I think...) 10 sources.

The sources that I used for my Literature Review are listed below:

(NAEYC), N. A. (2012, January). Technology and Interactive Media as Tools in Early Childhood Programs Serving Children from Birth through Age 8. Retrieved from Position Statement: http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/PS_technology_WEB2.pdf

Burton, M. (2010). Five Strategies for Creating Meaningful Mathematics Experience in the Primary Years. Young Children, 92-96.

Clements, D. (2001). Mathematics in the Preschool. Teaching Children Mathematics.

Craig, D. V. (2000). Technology, Math, and the Early Learner: Models for Learning. Early Childhood Education Journal, 179-184.

Donohue, C. (2003). Technology in Early Childhood Education. Child Care Information Exchange, 17-20.

Haugen, K. (1998). Using Technology to Enhance Early Learning Experiences. Child Care Information Exchange, 47-51.

Koralek, D. (2009). Mathematics in the Early Years. Young Children, 10-11.

Lisenbee, P. (2004). Whiteboards and Web Sites. Young Children, 92-95.

Parker, D. (2010). Teachers and Parents Play to Learn: Play-Based Instruction in Computer Technology. Playful Inservice, 78-80.

Wang, C., Jaruszewicz, C., Rosen, D., Berson, I., Bailer, M., & Hartle, L. (2008). Meaningful Technology Integration in Early Learning Environments. Young Children, 48-50.