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The teacher understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the disciplines she or he teaches and can create learning experiences that make these aspects of subject matter meaningful for pupils The action research paper reflects my willingness and ability to locate and analyze data on best practices in my subject area and in teaching methods that impact student learning. The completion of the action research study required me to evaluate the tools in Moodle as a teaching resource, as well as the overall usefulness of online journaling for student achievement. My action research required that I research the literature about the effectiveness of journaling as a tool in writing instruction. Trying the online format demonstrates my willingness to find and try new ways of teaching. Completing the research also demonstrated my ability to discuss the data with and present the findings to other educators. [[home|
 * Standard 1 **
 * Teachers know the subjects they are teaching. **
 * Evidence 1: ** Action Research on the impact of online journaling on student motivation and written fluency
 * Rationale 1: ** The research I completed examined the impact of online journaling versus pen-and-paper journaling on the motiviation and written fluency of my students. Through the course of this research project, I conducted both theoretical and first-hand research on both journaling as a teaching tool and technology’s impact on learning. The completion of the research project itself demonstrates my ability and willingness to learn and develop my understanding of both my subject and methods that enhance student learning.
 * KSD **
 * 1.K.1 The teacher understands the major concepts, assumptions, debates, processes of inquiry, and ways of knowing that are central to the discipline(s) s/he teaches. **
 * 1.S.3 The teacher can evaluate teaching resources and curriculum materials for their comprehensiveness, **
 * accuracy, and usefulness in representing particular ideas and concepts. **
 * 1.D.4 The teacher is committed to continuous learning and engages in professional discourse about subject matter knowledge and children’s learning of the discipline **

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