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PROGRAM: PISMP - IPGM

SEMESTER: 7

TAHUN: 2010

Kursus

: Action Research I Primary Science (Methodology)

Kod

: SCE3113

Kredit

: 3(3+0)

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Topic 1

M1
An Introduction to
research methods in
education
The aims of
educational
research

The
characteristics of
educational
research

Approaches in
educational
research
- The positivist
approach
(quantitative)
- The
interpretive
approach
(qualitative)
Februari 2008

Overview of course,
expectations and
assessment.

The aims of
educational
research

The characteristics
of educational
research

Approaches in
educational
research
- The positivist
approach
(quantitative)
- The interpretive
approach
(qualitative)
Ethics of
educational
research

Catatan:

Tutorial 1:
Constrast
qualitative
approach with
quantitative
approach. For
each approach,
give 2
examples of
topics which can
be researched
on using each
approach.

(1 hour)

Search and list

down suitable
reference books
in the library/ web
page. Keep the
list in your
portfolio to
enable you to do
additional
references.
Preparation for
tutorial :
Search for
information from
the internet or
library on
qualitative and
quantitative
approaches.

Cohen, L.,
Manion, L.&
Morrison, K.,
(2001).
Research
Methods in
Education
(5th. Ed.)
London:
Routledge
Falmar.

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Ethics of
educational
research
- The important
aspects of
research ethics
- Ethical codes

Catatan:

- The important
aspects of
research ethics
Ethical codes
(2 hours)

Topic 2
Types of educational
research
- Basic research
- Applied
research
- Action
research
- Evaluation
research
Introduction to various
types of educational
research design
Quantitative
research
- Experimental
- Quasiexperi
mental
- Survey
- Correlation

Qualitative
research
- Ethnography
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Types of educational
research
- Basic research
- Applied
research
- Action research
- Evaluation
research
Types of educational
research design
Quantitative
research
- Experimental
- Quasiexperimental
- Survey
- Correlation

Tutorial 2:

Constrast
purposes,
strength and
weaknesses of
each of the
research
design using a
table
(1 hour)

Student
summarizes
lecture notes
and reference
materials into
concept maps
and keep in
portfolio
Preparation for
tutorial:
Surf internet to
obtain
additional
information
relating to the
types of
educational
research

Qualitative
research
- Ethnography
- Case study
- Historical

(2 hours)

Rujukan:
Creswell, J.W.
(2005).
Educational
Research.
Planning,
conducting, and
Eavaluating
Quantitative and
qualitative
research. Ohio:
Prentice Hall.
Fraenkel, J.R. &
Wallen, N.E.
(1990). How to
design and
evaluate
research in
educatio. USA,
McGraw Hill.

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- Case study
- Historical

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Gillham, B.
(2003). The
research
interview.
London:
Continuum.
Jones, J.
(2005).
Management
Skills in school.
London: Paul
Chapman.
Publishing.
Kembar, D.
(2000). Action
Learning and
action research.
London:
Cougan Page.

Topic 3
Educational research
procedure
Choosing a
research problem
Determining the
research objective
Determining the
research
questions
Determining the
research
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Educational research
procedure
Choosing a
research problem
Determining the
research objective
Determining the
research questions
Determining the
research
hypotheses
Reviewing the
literature

Tutorial 3 :

A student
wishes to
study on
Factors that
cause students
of Class Year
5 Awana to be
sleepy during
teaching and
learning What
research
design can be

Preparation for
tutorial:
Students search
for materials on
research
procedure.

Mills, G.E.
(2000). Action
research. A
Guide for the
teacher
researcher.
Ohio: Prentice
Hall.

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hypotheses

Reviewing the

literature
Planning the
research design
Determining the
sampling
procedure
Constructing the
research
instrument
Constructing the
validity and
reliability of the
instrument
Determining the
data collection
procedure
Collecting data
Analysing and
interpreting the
data
Reporting the
results and
findings

Topic 4
M2
Action research:
Concepts and model
Definition and
concepts
The
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Planning the

research design
Determining the
sampling
procedure
Constructing the
research
instrument
Constructing the
validity and
reliability of the
instrument
Determining the
data collection
procedure
Collecting data
Analyzing and
interpreting the
data
Reporting the
results and
findings

Catatan:

used ? Using
a flow chart,
discuss the
procedures
needed to
conduct a
research
(1 hour)
Student
summarizes
lecture notes
and reference
materials into
concept maps
/graphic
organizers and
keep in portfolio

(2 hours)

Action research:
Concepts and model
Definition and
concepts
The characteristics
of action research
The importance of

Preparation for
tutorial:

Tutorial 1:

Prepare a
graphic
organizer to
compare

Surf the internet

and download
information on
traditional and
action research

Creswell, J.W.
(2005).
Educational
Research.
Planning,

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between
traditional/form
al research
and action
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Kandungan
characteristics of
action research
The importance of
action research
Issues related to
action research
Models of action
research
- Stephen
Kemmiss model
- John Elliotts
model
- Dave Ebbutts
model
- Jack
Whiteheads
model
- Jean Mcniffs
model
- Kurt Lewins
model

Issues related to
action research
Models of action
research
- Stephen
Kemmiss model
- John Elliotts
model
- Dave Ebbutts
model
- Jack
Whiteheads
model
- Jean Mcniffs
model
- Kurt Lewins
model

Adapted from the

models of Lewin, 1946
and Laidlaw,1992:
Identifying an
aspect of the
educational
practice to
Februari 2008

Preparation for
tutorial:
Surf the internet
and download
information on
models of action
research

(2 hours)

Topic 5
Action research: The
process

(1 hour)

Tutorial 2:

Adapted from the

models of Lewin, 1946
and Laidlaw,1992:
Identifying an
aspect of the
educational
practice to improve
Planning an action
Implementing the

Student
summarizes
lecture notes
and reference
materials into
concept maps
/graphic
organizers and
keep in portfolio

In groups,
select any one
of the models
of action
research and
use PMI tool
( Plus, Minus
and
Interesting) on
the model .

Catatan:
conducting, and
Eavaluating
Quantitative and
qualitative
research. Ohio:
Prentice Hall.

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improve

Planning an
action
Implementing the
action
Collecting the
data
Reflecting on the
action (before,
during and after
the action)
Taking further action
Developing the
second cycle of
action research

action

Collecting the data

Reflecting on the
action (before,
during and after
the action)

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(1 hour)

Taking further action

Developing the
second cycle of
action research
(2 hours)

Topic 6
Action research:
Planning and proposal
Context
Focus / aspect of
practice to
improve
Research
questions
Literature review
Subjects of the
study
Action plan
Implementation of
action plan
Data collection
methods

Present group
discussion
findings on the
model chosen.

Tutorial 3:

Action research:
Planning and proposal
Context
Focus / aspect of
practice to improve
Research
questions
Literature review
Subjects of the
study
Action plan
Implementation of
action plan
Data collection
methods

Each student
has to select
one aspect of
teaching that
you wish to
improve.
Prepare a
statement on the
aspect that will
be changed.
Then, prepare
an action
research
proposal on
how you will
conduct the
research.

Preparation for
Tutorial:
Surf the internet
and download
materials on how
to prepare a
research
proposal .

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Reflection: Data
Reflection: Data
analysis and
interpretation
Work schedule
Budget
Sources of
reference

(1 hour)

analysis and
interpretation
Work schedule
Budget
Sources of
reference
(2 hours)

Topic 7
Preparation for
Tutorial:

M3
Action research: Data
collection methods
Observation: :
observer,
participantobserver,
participant
Document
analysis
checklists
Interview:
structured, semistructured,
unstructured i

Action research: Data

collection methods
Observation: :
observer,
participantobserver,
participant
Document analysis
checklists
Interview:
structured, semistructured,
unstructured
(2 hours)

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Tutorial 1
In groups,
discuss and plan
how you can:
(a) teaching and
learning session
on one subject.
(b) collect
information on
documents in
school that can
help you to
understand the
observation
session
(c) interview
students to
obtain feedback
on the teaching
and learning

Search for
materials on
various data
collection
methods such as
observation,
interview, survey
etc

Student
summarizes
lecture notes

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session.
(1 hour)

and reference
materials into
concept maps
/graphic
organizers and
keep in portfolio

Topic 8
Action research: Data
collection methods

Action research: Data

collection methods

Questionnaires

Questionnaires

Video and

Video and cassette

cassette
recordings
Logs
Field notes
Photographs
Portfolios
Anecdotal records
Slides
Journals
Diaries

recordings
Logs
Field notes
Photographs
Portfolios
Anecdotal records
Slides
Journals
Diaries
(2 hours)

Tutorial 2:
Based on the
plan in tutorial
1, brainstorm
what other data
collection
methods that
can be used.
Give
clarifications for
your answer
based on
purpose,
strengths, and
weaknesses of
each data
collection
method
proposed.
Each group
present findings

from tutorial 2
&3
(1 hour)

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Tutorial 3
Topic 9
Action research: Data
collection
considerations
Sampling, validity,
reliability, bias
o Sampli
ng and
bias
o Validity:
External
critics
(originality of
the data)
Internal
critics
(accuracy of
the data)
Data
triangulation

o Reliabili
ty- The
general
izability
of
findings

Februari 2008

Action research: Data

collection
considerations
Sampling, validity,
reliability, bias
o Samplin
g and
bias
o Validity:
External
critics
(originality of
the data)
Internal critics
(accuracy of
the data)
Data
triangulation

If you are
asked to
conduct your
action plan
(findings from
tutorial 2 & 3),
discuss
considerations
needed when
collecting data.
Provide
clarification for
each
consideration
given. Present
your
discussion
(1 hour)

o Reliabilit
y- The
generali
zability
of
findings
(2 hours)

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Topic 10

M4
Action research: data
analysis
Qualitative data
Content analysis
Categorising the
data
Coding the data
Arranging the
data into analysis
grids
Identifying the
issues/assertions
Further research
activities

Action research: data

analysis
Qualitative data
Content analysis
Categorising the
data
Coding the data
Arranging the
data
into analysis grids
Identifying the
issues/assertio
ns
Further research
activities

Tutorial 1

In groups,
code your
interview
transcript and
list the
categories of
main aspects
(1 hour)

Surf the internet

and search the
library for
methods of
qualitative and
quantitative
data analysis

Tutorial 2

Preparation
Tutorial 1:
In groups,
interview a
student for 5
minutes on
Factors that
caused
students of
class Year 5
Awana to be
sleepy during
teaching and
learning.
Transcript the
interview

(2 hours)

Topic 11
Action research :data
analysis
Quantitative data
Descriptive
analysis:
Frequency,
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Action research :data

analysis
Quantitative data
Descriptive
analysis:
Frequency,

Preparation for
Tutorial :

In groups,
analyse the
data from the
survey using
frequency
table, mean

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Preparation for
Tutorial 2:
In group,
prepare a 20
item survey

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percentage,
mean, mod,
median,
standard
deviation,
correlation
coefficient

percentage,
mean, mod,
median,
standard
deviation,
correlation
coefficient

and
percentages.
(1 hour)

(2 hours)
Tutorial 3
Topic 12
Interpreting the action
research data
Integrating
various sources
of data
Connecting the
data with
literature review
Summarising the
results and
drawing
conclusions

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Interpreting the action

research data
Integrating various
sources of data
Connecting the
data with literature
review
Summarising the
results and drawing
conclusions
(2 hours)

In groups:
(a) interprete
survey and
interview data
(b) prepare
literature
review on
Factors that
caused
students of
Class Year 5
Awana to be
sleepy during
teaching and
learning.
Then, relate
interview and
survey data
with literature
review
(b) summarize
findings and
draw

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questionaire on
Factors that
caused
students of
Class Year 5
Awana to be
sleepy during
teaching and
learning.
Distribute
survey
questionaire to
10 of your
friends.

Student
summarizes
lecture notes
and reference
materials into
concept maps
/graphic
organizers and
keep in portfolio

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conclusions
(1 hour)

M5
PRACTICUM

01 Feb.- Hari
Wilayah (KL,
Putrajaya &
Labuan sahaja)
Cuti Tahun Baru
Cina & Cuti Hari
(umum)
Thaipusam
(WKL,
Putrajaya,
J,N,A,P &B
sahaja)

M6
PRACTICUM

M7
PRACTICUM
M8
PRACTICUM
M9

Cuti Keputeraan
Sultan
Terengganu
(Terengganu
sahaja)
Cuti
Maulidurasul
(umum)

PRACTICUM

M10
PRACTICUM
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M11
MID SEMESTER BREAK
M12
PRACTICUM
M13

Keputeraan
Sultan Kelantan
(Kelantan
sahaja)
Keputeraan
Johor (Johor
sahaja)
Good Friday
(Sabah &
Sarawak
sahaja)

PRACTICUM
M14
PRACTICUM

M15
PRACTICUM

Melaka
Bandaraya
Bersejarah
(Melaka sahaja)

PRACTICUM

Keputeraan
Sultan Perak
(Perak sahaja)
01 Mei (Jumaat)
Cuti Hari
Pekerja.

M16

M17
PRACTICUM

Topic 13
M18
Writing an action
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Tutorial 1
Writing an action
research report

Preparation for
Tutorial:
Surf the

In groups:

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research report
The
context/backgrou
nd of the study
Literature review
Focus/ aspect of
the practice to
improve
The action plan
Implementation of
action plan
Data collection
methods
Data analysis and
interpretation
Reflection and
implications
Plan for further
action
Citation of
references
:American
Psychological
Association (APA)

The

context/backgroun
d of the study
Literature review
Focus/ aspect of
the practice to
improve
The action plan
Implementation of
action plan
Data collection
methods
Data analysis and
interpretation
Reflection and
implications
Plan for further
action
Citation of
references
:American
Psychological
Association (APA)
(2 hours)

(a) discuss
on the
format of
writing action
research
report .
(b) Explain
the purpose
of each
component
in the report.
(c) Select 4
references
from various
sources .
Write the
sources of
references
using APA
format
(1 hour)

Tutorial 2

Topic 14
Writing an action
research article
Writing an action
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Select one
research
action article.
Discuss the
article in
terms of
format,

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internet and
search the
library on
action
research
report and
action
research
article , writing
of references
from various
sources using
the APA
format and
ways of
making action
research
public.

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Abstract
The context
Research focus
Action plan
Implementation of
action plan
Data collection
methods
Data analysis and
interpretation
Reflection and
implications
The next step
Bibliography

research article

Abstract
The context
Research focus
Action plan
Implementation of
action plan
Data collection
methods
Data analysis and
interpretation
Reflection and
implications
The next step
Bibliography
(2 hours)

Topic 15
Ways of making action
research data public
Seminars
Publications
Action research

networks

Ways of making action

research data public
Seminars
Publications
Action research

networks
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writing style,
language
usage,
implication
and others.
Do a self
reflection on
how you can
use what you
have learned
from the
action
research
article for
future
research
(1 hour)
Tutorial 3
In groups::
(a) discuss
why you
need to
make your
action
research
findings
public.
Summarize
discussion
findings
using radial
diagram.
(b) explain
the different

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ways of
making
public action
research
findings.
(1 hour)

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