Reflection: Week 4

The emphasis of week four was the analysis of my current action research plan. I read and studied a variety of methods to further examine my plan, including: The Force Field Analysis, Delphi Method, Nominal Group Technique, and the C.A.R.E. Model. I found all analysis methods effective in providing differing information that was valuable, however, I enjoyed the C.A.R.E Model the most. C.A.R.E. stands for: Concerns, Affirmations, Recommendations, and Evaluations. The process challenges the facilitator to examine what must change, what must remain the same, necessary implementations, and then how to evaluate. It is a simple model that provides valuable information in a clear and easy to understand format.