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Write a reflection about teaching and learning that has been on your heart and/or mind. Freely express your thoughts and questions regarding this topic/situation. Describe an incident that has occurred in the classroom that relates specifically to these thoughts and/or questions about your teaching and students' learning. Read your reflection and write an area-of-focus statement, beginning with "The purpose of this study is to...." Describe the process or plan you will use to locate literature relevant to your topic of interest. For example, a research topic might be to investigate reading strategies for accessing informational text. Describe how you will complete each of the following steps: 1) locate literature related to your topic, 2) access the literature, and 3) determine the criteria used to evaluate the credibility of the sources. Design an action research project that addresses an area of interest or problem that you want to affect change by completing the nine-step action research plan described on p. 44 or p. 61 of the text (depending upon the edition).

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Teaching and learning are inherently complex and deeply personal processes that continuously evolve through experience and reflection. Over time, my contemplation has centered around how teachers can foster meaningful engagement and promote active learning among diverse student populations. An incident that particularly resonated with me involved a lesson where students struggled with applying critical thinking skills to interpret informational texts. Despite providing guided instruction, I observed that some students defaulted to surface-level comprehension, highlighting the need for targeted strategies that enhance deeper cognitive engagement. This experience prompted me to reflect on how instructional design and pedagogical approaches influence students' ability to access and analyze complex texts, particularly in an era where information literacy is crucial.

The purpose of this study is to explore effective reading strategies that facilitate access to informational texts, aiming to improve student comprehension and analytical skills. To achieve this, I plan to systematically review relevant literature on instructional strategies, cognitive engagement, and information literacy. My approach involves a three-step process: First, I will identify scholarly articles, educational reports, and credible online resources related to reading comprehension and instructional techniques. Second, I will access these sources through academic databases such as ERIC, JSTOR, and Google Scholar, ensuring that the literature is current and peer-reviewed. Third, I will evaluate the credibility of sources based on authorship, publication, peer review status, and relevance to my specific research focus.

In designing an action research project, I intend to follow a nine-step plan that includes identifying the problem—namely, low student engagement with informational texts—setting specific objectives for instructional improvement, and implementing targeted reading interventions. Through iterative cycles of planning, action, observation, and reflection, I aim to assess the effectiveness of these strategies in enhancing students’ critical thinking abilities. Data collection methods such as student assessments, observational checklists, and reflective journals will inform ongoing adjustments to instructional practices. The ultimate goal is to develop evidence-based pedagogical strategies that can be integrated into classroom routines to foster deeper comprehension and active learning.

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