MUNICIPAL CAPABILITY

BUILDING ON EDUCATIONAL
RESEARCH 2019
SEPTEMBER 20, 2019
How to make an
Action Research?
WHAT IS AN ACTION
RESEARCH?
Action research is a comprehensive search for answers to
problems that arise in an organization. It is also a disciplined
process of inquiry conducted by and for those taking the action.
The primary reason for engaging in action research is to assist the
“researcher” in improving and refining his or her actions.”
- Richard Ragor, 2018
WHAT IS AN ACTION
RESEARCH?
“In schools, action research refers to a wide variety of evaluative,
investigative, and analytical research methods designed to
diagnose problems or weaknesses whether organizational,
academic, or instructional and help educators develop practical
solutions to address them quickly and efficiently”
- Glossary of Education Reform (2018)
WHAT IS AN ACTION
RESEARCH?

“Action research is inquiry or research in the context of focused

efforts to improve the quality of an organization and its
performance. It typically is designed and conducted by
practitioners who analyze the data to improve their own practice.”
-Leo Rigsby, IET, George Mason University (2019)
WHAT IS AN ACTION RESEARCH?

…finding solutions to problems in a specific

context.
THREE TYPES OF ACTION RESEARCH
Calhoun, E (2019)

INDIVIDUAL ACTION RESEARCH

carried out by a single teacher
typically corresponds to the problems in a
single classroom.
AS A CLASSROOM TEACHER…

 Strategy
 Approach
 Instructional Material
 Innovation
 Intervention
THREE TYPES OF ACTION RESEARCH
Calhoun, E (2019)

COLLABORATIVE ACTION
RESEARCH
conducted by two or more teachers within the
school
They tackle problems related to several
classrooms.
THREE TYPES OF ACTION RESEARCH
Calhoun, E (2019)

SCHOOL WIDE ACTION RESEARCH

programs that are generally created from a
problem found within an entire school or
district.
“ What Stops Teacher from
Doing Action Research? And
How to Solve it?
”
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 BASIC
ACTION
RESEARC
RESEARCH
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Finding solution to Develop and test
a problem educational theory and
derive generalizations
 ACTION OR BASIC?

Learners' Writing Problems: Basis For

The Action Plan In Writing Skill
Development
 ACTION OR BASIC?

Project Sciteca-Science Using Technology

In Comprehension And Application An
Intervention Program For Grade 10 Students
With Learning Difficulties In Science
 ACTION OR BASIC?

Mathemind Map: Improving Problem

Solving Skills Of Low Performing
Grade 9 Students Of Padre Garcia
National High School
 ACTION OR BASIC?

12 O'clock Habit: Ways To Lessen

Absenteeism In Maitim Ii Elementary
School (An Intervention Program)
 ACTION OR BASIC?

The Effectiveness Of The Use Of

Quipper School Page In The
Performance Of Grade Five
Elementary Pupils In Science
 ACTION OR BASIC?

Factors Affecting Technology And

Livelihood Education Achievements
Of Students
 ACTION OR BASIC?

Level Of Creativity And

Innovativeness Of Teachers In
Relation To Academic Performance
Of Students
 ACTION OR BASIC?

Correlation Between Absences And Student

Learning Performance Of Grade 11
Accountancy, Business and Management
Masinop Sudents Of Senior High School
Program Of Talipan National High School
 ACTION OR BASIC?

Hugot (Honing Understanding Using

Graphic Organizer In Teaching)
Model: A Strategy For Science
Vocabulary Development
 ACTION OR BASIC?

The Impact Of ADM (Alternative

Delivery Mode) Of Instruction In
Saving SARDO (Students At Risk Of
Dropping Out)
 ACTION OR BASIC?

Assessment On The Teaching Competencies

Of Faculty Members In Selected Public High
Schools In Division Of Santa Rosa, Laguna:
Basis For Teachers Development Program
 ACTION OR BASIC?

Gender Differences, Parenting Styles

And Performance in TLE At Cavite
National High School
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF A
RESEARCH PROPOSAL (DO No. 16, 2017)
ACTION RESEARCH BASIC RESEARCH
I. Context and Rationale I. Introduction and Rationale
II. Action Research Questions II. Literature Review
III.Proposed Innovation, Intervention, and III. Research Questions
Strategy IV. Scope and Limitation
IV. Action Research Methods V. Research Methodology
a. Participants and/or other Sources of Data and a. Sampling
Information b. Data Collection
b. Data Gathering Methods c. Ethical Issues
c. Ethical Issues d. Plan for Data Analysis
d. Data Analysis Plan VI. Timeline/ Gantt Chart
V. Action Research Work Plan and Timelines VII. Cost Estimates
VI. Cost Estimates VIII.Plans for Dissemination and Advocacy
VII. Plans for Dissemination and Utilization IX. References
VIII.References
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF A
COMPLETE RESEARCH (DO No. 16, 2017)
ACTION RESEARCH BASIC RESEARCH
I. Title Page I. Title Page
II. Abstract II. Abstract
III. Acknowledgement III. Acknowledgement
IV. Context and Rationale IV. Introduction of the Research
V. Innovation, Intervention, and Strategy V. Literature Review
VI. Action Research Questions VI. Research Questions
VII. Action Research Methods VII. Scope and Limitation
a. Participants and/or other Sources of Data and VIII. Research Methodology
Information a. Sampling
b. Data Gathering Methods b. Data Collection
VIII. Discussion of Results and Reflection IX. Discussion of Results and Recommendations
IX. Action Plan X. Dissemination and Advocacy Plans
X. References XI. References
XI. Financial Report XII. Financial Report
The process
of
Action
Research
IN CHOOSING A TOPIC:

WHAT IS RESEARCH AGENDA?

It is a document containing a list of priority
education research areas to guide DepEd and
its stakeholders in the conduct of research.
DepEd Order No. 39, series of 2016
Adoption of the Basic Education Research
Agenda
• Build on gains from existing research
• Generate new knowledge on less explored but priority
fields of basic education
• Systematically focus the DepEd’s attention to relevant
education issues; and
• Maximize available resources for research within and
outside the Department
 RESEARCH THEMES

Teaching and Learning SUBTHEMES

Child Protection Disaster Risk Reduction and
Human Resource Management
Development Gender and Development
Governance Inclusive Education
IN CHOOSING A TOPIC:

 Know the problem (Aligned to BERA Themes and

Subthemes)
 Selecta topic within your interest BUT read general
background information about the chosen topic
 Focus on your topic: What? Where? Who? When? How?
 Be flexible
CHARACTERISTICS OF A
GOOD RESEARCH TITLE:
INFORMATIVE
 Choose one or two main points only. A good title is capable
of conveying those points.
 Be as specific as possible without adding unnecessary
details so that the readers distinguish your work from others.
CHARACTERISTICS OF A
GOOD RESEARCH TITLE:
ACCURATE
The title should be truthful about the contents of the
paper.
Do not overpromise the results of the paper in the
title.
CHARACTERISTICS OF A
GOOD RESEARCH TITLE:
CLEAR
The audience should not have to think about what the title
means.
Different people may interpret the title differently, so ask a
number of people to critique your title and tell you what
they think the paper is about before they even read it.
CHARACTERISTICS OF A
GOOD RESEARCH TITLE:
CONCISE
Short titles are instantly recognizable and jump of the
page.
Every word should have a reason for being present, and
each word should contribute to the message of the title.
CHARACTERISTICS OF A
GOOD RESEARCH TITLE:
ATTENTION COMMANDING
Not all research projects can produce an attention-commanding
title, nor do all projects need them.
But, if you can meet the other four criteria and have a choice
between a pedestrian title and one that is a bit provocative,
consider the provocative one. Ideally, titles should strive to
adhere to these five characteristics.
CONTEXT AND RATIONALE

CONTEXT
 What are the goals of my Action Research?
 What is the basis of my interest in the topic I have chosen?
 What am I trying to know about the topic?
 What is my objective in doing it?
CONTEXT AND RATIONALE

RATIONALE
 Itmust answer why you are conducting such topic. It should be based on
your own experience supported by RRL and RRS
 Ask yourself: what is missing? or What are the open questions of the
study?
 Identify the gaps and emphasize why it is important to address those
gaps.
ACTION RESEARCH QUESTIONS

3 BASIC ACTION RESEARCH QUESTIONS:

EXAMPLE:
1. What is the achievement level in Math of Grade 8 students during pre
test?
2. What is the achievement level in Math of Grade 8 students during post
test?
3. Is there a significant difference on the achievement level in Math Grade 8
students during pre- and post- test?
Proposed Innovation, Intervention, and
Strategy

 Describe the innovation/ intervention/ strategy that you will use in

the study
 Cite works of others that will support your statements
 Highlight the uniqueness of your study to others.
Action Research Methods

 A. Participants and/or other Sources of Data and Information

 Research Design (One Group Pre-test Post-Test Design)
 Participants of the Study
Purposive Sampling (Intervention – After Class)
Simple Random Sampling (During class hour)
 Instruments
Action Research Methods

 B. Data Gathering Methods

 Validated and reliability tested Pre test and Post Test Exams and other instruments
or materials
 C. Ethical Issues
 Use informed consent and, respect the anonymity and privacy of the participants
 D. Plan for Data Analysis
 Paired Sample T- test
Action Research Work Plan

Use Gantt chart to illustrate how your study

will run.
It is a visual method to outline the progress of
all the task involved in the study.
Cost Estimate

Itis the approximation of the cost of the

project.
“ Common Mistakes in Writing
Research Proposal
”
Common Mistakes

 Title – RQs – Methodology are not aligned

 No RRL/RRS integrated in the Context and Rationale
 No local data or studies included in the Context and
Rationale
 Research Instruments are not validated
 In-text Citation and References don’t match
Common Mistakes

 Statistical Tool used is not appropriate to the study

 Failedto justify the number of respondents and type of
sampling
 Did not use APA 6th Edition format
 Strong statements has no back-up references
Common Mistakes

 Coherence with the transition of each paragraph in context and

rationale
 No basis for research problem
 Wrong Format
“ Thank you for listening
and God bless!
”
EUNIKA C. ZURBANO
TEACHER III
TANZA NATIONAL TRADE SCHOOL