Sunday, November 21, 2010
Chosen Action Research Project for 5301
With the idea in mind that I would someday like to be an Athletic Director I would like to do my Action Research on something related to whether or not being in athletics and / or extracurricular activities tends to lead to increased performance in the classroom. After discussing this issue with the lead counselor at my school, he led me to believe from his experiences many students tend to see a decrease in their grade point average after quitting a sport and not replacing it with another activity. This is something coaches rarely think about because after a student has stopped playing their sport, they tend to no longer keep up with their classroom performance. Depending on the results of the study, it may be appropriate to assign a counselor or teacher to this group to make sure they do not get lost in the shuffle after an eventful change in their life. Essentially, what are the effects of athletics and extra curricular activities on the academic performance on those students that participate in them?
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This is an interesting topic. It's sadly true how students are no longer "shadowed" by coaches or other "mentors" once they no longer participate in sports or extra curricular activities.
ReplyDeleteOne of our classmates mentioned conducting action research on a mentoring program. Depending on the outcomes of your research, her findings could be beneficial in your next endeavor for promoting student success.
Great topic Jason! I would be interested in whether or not students do "fall off" after removing themselves from an extra curricular activity. I know that I have already rethought some of my actions when a student quits my sports. I would hope that I can still be as invested in their lives as I was when they were part of the program. Keep us posted on your results.
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