This course focused on the aspects of action research and what entails being the action researcher. I learned the importance of action research and all the benefits it has to offer. We were encouraged to think of an administrative inquiry and create our plan of action. Nancy Fichtman Dana defines administrative inquiry as the “process of the principal engaging in systematic, intentional study of his/her own administrative practice and taking action for change…” (Dana 2009) The administrator researches and collects data, assesses their findings, which allows them to acquire an understanding of the problem or curiosity. Then, they act and make changes in their own practice and development and allocate the information and findings to other members of the staff and teachers. Administrative inquiry is a tool that may lead to opportunities for learning and development of a school. Administrative inquiry offers the opportunity to reflect and change on current practices and strives for progression and improvement based on what is learned through the research. Action research can be applied to any situation consisting of problems or general curiosity. Conducting action research plays a vital and important in an administrator’s role as a leader. Action research allows for an opportunity to get to the source or root of a problem, by researching and gathering specific data. This allows for a methodical and efficient way for solutions be presented and then implement, thus solving the problem. Action research may also lead to self and group reflection furthering the development and professional improvement of the individual person or group. Action research allows for the opportunity for continuing and sustaining improvement; this is not just a one-time project. Another area I would like to highlight is the area of reflection and its importance. Reflection allows time to review what solutions and procedures was effective solving a problem or addressing an area in need of improvement. Scheduling an amount of time to reflect will allow review for specific thoughts and actions to gain a better insight and understanding. It allows for the opportunity to review what worked and what can be enhanced or improved. Dana states in her text in regards to reflection, “you’ll be surprised at how much you can accomplish and how you will feel a greater sense of control.” (Dana 2009) Reflection in reference to action research allows time to consider the action applied and review the effectiveness and areas for improvement. It allows for one to see their impact and review the results of taking action. I also want to high light the sustaining improvement methods that were focused upon in the Harris text. I really believe the Delphi method and the Nominal Group Technique will benefit me, especially when it comes to communicating in a proficient and structured manner. Both of these methods will aid the researcher in creating and sustaining future school improvement. The Nominal Group Technique especially will benefit my action research project. Since there will be many opportunities for discussion in the duration of my action research, this will be a great way to maintain appropriate discussions and obtain clarification of the needs of the group. This allows for input, discussion and synthesis of the ideas and needs. Overall, I really found this course to be beneficial in my learning. I know understand how important it as a future educator to continually wonder, research, act, and reflect to cause the continuation of the development and improvement of myself and my school.