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Research...how to get em psyched!

Posted by Sarah Applegate on July 5, 2008 at 9:31am
So sometimes I get down about doing research in school with students and teachers. Don't get me wrong, I think it is fun...I think it is valuable...and I think all students should have multiple opportunities to practice research skills. However, teachers don't always share this viewpoint. I know they have a lot on their plate- the WASL, scope and sequence and a myriad of other responsibilities tug and pull on them and their time. I truly believe, though, that we are doing a disservice to students by not providing them multiple opportunities to do research, to practice skills that will definitely help them long term. I also think that by golly, by gosh, if you can write a decent research paper, you will pass the WASL!So, what are some ways to get others to believe like we do? How do we get them to be as passionate about it as us? (ok, that might be unrealistic) How do we get teachers to provide research opportunities for their students?I don't want to be top down, and have the principal require it...but maybe that is an option? Or is top down not the way to "get em psyched?"What are some ways to get em psyched about the value of doing quality research?
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