This document introduces an action research course and provides information about its purpose, outcomes, and learning targets. It discusses determining learning styles using the Herrmann Brain Dominance Instrument (HBDI) profile, which analyzes four quadrants - analytical, organizational, interpersonal, and strategic. The document suggests reflecting on one's HBDI profile to identify strengths and areas of need to help complete an action research study.

1. INTRODUCTION TO ACTION RESEARCH The Fourth Course in the Professional Certificate Program for Advanced Studies in Student Learning

6. “ A” QUADRANT ANALYZES… LOGICAL ANALYTICAL FACT BASED QUANTITATIVE

7. “ B” QUADRANT ORGANIZES… ORGANIZED SEQUENTIAL PLANNED DETAILED

8. “ C” QUADRANT PERSONALIZES… INTERPERSONAL FEELING BASED KINESTHETIC EMOTIONAL

9. “ D” QUADRANT STRATEGIZES… HOLISTIC INTUITIVE INTEGRATING SYNTHESIZING

10. WHOLE BRAIN THINKING MODEL LOGICAL ANALYTICAL FACT BASED QUANTITATIVE HOLISTIC INTUITIVE INTEGRATING SYNTHESIZING ORGANIZED SEQUENTIAL PLANNED DETAILED INTERPERSONAL FEELING BASED KINESTHETIC EMOTIONAL

11. 0 - 33 use least 34 - 66 use 67 - 100 prefer 101 + strongly prefer 1 2 1 3 DETERMINING THE HBDI PROFILE CODE

12. OUR FOUR DIFFERENT PERSONAL SELVES… Analyzes Is logical Is critical Is realistic Likes numbers Knows how things work Speculates / Imagines Takes risks Is impetuous Breaks rules Likes surprises Is curious / Plays Takes preventative action Establishes procedures Gets things done Plans/Organizes Is realistic Is neat and timely Is sensitive to others Likes to teach Touches a lot / Is expressive Is supportive Talks a lot Feels

13. OUR FOUR LEARNING SELVES… LEARNS BY… Acquiring & quantifying facts Applying analysis & logic Thinking through ideas Building cases Forming theories LEARNS BY… Taking initiative Exploring hidden possibilities Relying on intuition Self discovery Constructing concepts Synthesizing content LEARNS BY… Organizing & structuring content Sequencing content Evaluating and testing theories Acquiring skills thru practice Implementing course content LEARNS BY… Listening and sharing ideas Integrating experiences with self Moving and feeling Harmonizing with the content Emotional involvement

14. HBDI Profile Based on your review, what “habits of mind”will you put in place for this new school year to take advantage of what you know from your learning profile, and hopefully to insure your success in completing this action research study?

15. HBDI T-Chart Strengths Areas of Need

16. IDENTIFYING AN AREA OF INTEREST…