Sample Action Research Proposal

IMPROVING READING COMPREHENSION

THROUGH THE USE OF HIGHER ORDER THINKING ACTIVITIES
I - Proponent:
Noel R. Dauran
Master Teacher - I
Baya Elementary School
Ragay, Camarines Sur
II - Background of the Study:
The area of focus for my project is improving Reading Comprehension
Through the Use of Higher Order Thinking Skill Activities. Without the solid
foundation of reading skill the researcher feels the children will be struggle hard
throughout their schooling and adult life. By learning the best comprehension
strategies and how to best teach these strategies to the pupils, the researcher
hopes to provide the solid foundation needed to succeed . Although the school's
NAT result has meet or exceed its expectation, still the researcher has a thought of
a way to improve it. In reading class, the grade three pupils scored84%, but the
scores dropped in the 4th grade. So the researcher concludes that the pupils score
decreases because of the pupils have very poor higher - order thinking skills to
increase reading test scores and develop meaningful reading experience to the
pupils.
III - Statement of the Problem:
As the researcher of this research, I have found out that many of my pupils
in grade III are able to read fluently, but still have difficulty in answering the "how"
and "why" questions. I am hoping that by incorporating higher order thinking skills
my pupils would be able to transfer and make connections to reading. This is
important in order for a child to be successful. I feel that incorporating reading
strategies and showing students how to reflect about what they have read, would
improve their reading comprehension and to become life-long learners. I am looking
forward to working on this area of concern, and sharing my findings with my coteachers.
IV- Significance of the Study:
The study will be deemed important for the proper recognition of the improving
Reading Comprehension Through the use of higher - order thinking activities on the
academic Performance of the grade III pupils, Likewise, the findings of this research
may prove useful to the following, to wit;
Pupils. Having a clearer view and firsthand experience of the
teacher's performance, this will further enhance pupil's knowledge of the
importance of mastering the basic skills of their competencies so they will make an
effort to do best. This may lead to better enthusiasm and develop good study habit.
Teachers. This study may heighten their awareness in identifying the
learning tasks that are well developed as well as the least. This may further be a
motivating factor to adapt measures and new strategies for the improvement of
instructions in reading.

Parents. The result of this study will serve as bird's eye view of the
parent to know the needs of their children with regards to improving their reading
comprehension.
School Administrator and Supervisors. Results of this investigation may
encourage administrators and supervisors help their teachers upgrade their
teaching performance in improving reading comprehension through closer
supervision and faculty development and training programs.
Department of Education Camarines Sur Specially Ragay District.
With the use of the results of the study, any educational upliftment will benefit the
municipality of Ragay as it may improve the quality of working force of the
municipality or the quality of life of their respective constituents.
Curriculum Planners. The findings of this study may assists the planners
in the proper selection of methods, techniques, and strategies that need to be
reinforced.
Community.The result of this study may benefit the community in
as much they know that the teachers of their children are equipped with the
necessary tools and competence in teaching them.
Researcher Himself. This may serve as inspiration in teaching his
pupils above and beyond his capacity.
Future Researcher. The information and insights that will be gained
from this study may serve as guide for other researcher in framing their conceptual
framework and design and at the same time encourage them to conduct lateral
studies within their area of preferences.
V- Scope of the Study
The general focus of the present study was on the Improving Reading
Comprehension Through the use of Higher Order Thinking Skills Activities of the
grade III pupils in Baya Elementary School, District of Ragay, Division Of Camarines
Sur.The study covered the PHIL-IRI assessment result of the school year 2011-2012
utilizing the post -test. The aspect s in Improving Reading Comprehension that the
present study will look into the different reading strategies. Predicting, making
connections, visualizing, Inferring, questioning, and summarizing are shown on this
research to improve reading comprehension.
VI - Research Design
A. Methodology
This study employ the pre-Experimental one shot case study.
According to De Jesus
the pre experimental one shot case study is a design in which a single
group is only studied

once, subsequent to a treatment is the instruction of reading

strategies . It is important to teach
the strategies by naming the strategy and how it should be used,
modelling trough think aloud
process, group practice, partner practice and independent use of the
strategy.
The second tool used was the Phil-Iri test administered to the
pupils in the grade III
pupils in the first week of July, 2011. This tool used to determine
student growth in reading
comprehension.
The teacher observation checklist was used by the researcher
to gather data
throughout the intervention. This tool provides information of changes
on how well his pupils
understand and use reading comprehension strategies over time.
B. Sampling Design
Purposive sampling was employed in selecting pupils respondent of the study. The
pupils who were selected were enrolled in the third grade class for the
school year 2011-2012.
C. Description of Instrument Data and Gathering Form.
The Metacomprehension Strategy Index had a total of 25 questions
divided into three parts that asked about the strategies pupils used to help them
better understand the story. Part I of MSI is consist of statement about the
strategies used prior to reading a story, Part II of the MSI consist of statement about
the strategies used while reading a story, and the part III of the MSI consist of
statement about the strategies used after reading the story.
VI - Work Plan
Pre - Implementation
Date
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Activities
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During Implimentation
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Post - Implementation
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Proposed Budget:
Expected Expenses

Proposed

Budget
* Computer's Ink
* Bond paper

Php. 1, 606.00
Php. 108.00
Prepared by:
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Teacher- I

Noted:
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School Head
Recommending Approval:
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Public Schools District Supervisor
ES - I English

Approved:
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Asst. Schools Division Superintendent