Research Overview

I agree that education is "fad based" not "research based."  Each year teachers and students are asked to use new programs.  Then the next year someone decides these programs aren't working so new programs are implemented.  I understand that there aren't a lot of outside influences to affect the education system in WV.  We are a small state with few universities.  To be a consummate educational professional, you would have to look outside of the state and attend conferences and study scholarly research or you would have to start your own data collection and research. It is hard to pososess all of the skills needed to be a great educator because there is so much to learn and so much is changing.  It seems once you learn something, it changes and you have to learn something new.  Especially in WV there are a lot of barriers because there are few resources available to us.  There is also a lack of funds to support continuing education.
The standard addressed would be #5 Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership because doing research requires teachers to continuously improve their professional practice, model lifelong learning, and exhibit leadership in their school.  Teachers would evaluate and reflect on current research to make effective use fo digital tools and resources.