LEARNING EPISODE Understanding AR,

3 Concepts and Models

Notice:

What concepts have been emphasized in the task and infographics? Give at least four.

1. Understanding the definition of Action Research and its implication in the field of teaching
2. The Core Characteristics of an Action Research
3. Different Models and Guide in conducting Action Research
4. Different processes of Action Research

Since all the three models are all for action research, what are the common elements of the three?
Their common elements are they possess the same characteristics, they have a cycle that
contains elements such as Observe, Reflect, Plan, Act, Evaluate, Modify

Analyze:

Choose the AR sample Abstract that you submitted in Episode 2.

 Analyze the components vis-à-vis only model out of the 3 presented.
 If you choose to compare with Model A-McNiff and White Head , 2006, here are the components
Title and Author of the Action Research:

Key Components Entry from your Sample AR

OBSERVE The Problem

REFLECT Reflection

PLAN Plan of Action

ACT Implementation

EVALUATE Findings

MODIFY Recommendation
  If you choose to compare with Model B-Nelson, O. 2014, here are the components
Title and Author of the Action Research:
Creating a Virtual Science Lab (VSL): the adoption of virtual labs in Saudi schools
Khulood Aljuhani, Marwa Sonbul, Mashail Althabiti & Maram Meccawy

Key Components Entry from your Sample AR

OBSERVE The Problem
The teaching of science in Saudi Arabia has many barriers that affect
teaching activities and reduce students’ inventive skills, such as the limited
time of science lessons, teachers’ schedules and the large number of
students in the laboratory, which leads to their inability to follow up on the
experiment.

REFLECT Reflection
In this paper, a virtual lab has been developed as an alternative to the
science labs in the middle schools in Saudi Arabia to enhance the science
teaching process. The Virtual Science Lab (VSL) is a web-based system
designed in Arabic to help students conduct laboratory experiments in a safe
and interactive manner

PLAN Plan of Action

The primary objective of creating the VSL was to facilitate science’s
educational process by moving the whole environment from reality to
virtual. This transition includes replacing heavy equipment with graphical
tools, which are easier and faster to move with drag and drop features. Also,
the VSL needs technical support instead of a science technician.
Furthermore, the VSL uses technical equipment, such as computers, internet
components, and specialized software, which costs much less than the
equipment used in HOLs. The VSL is a web-based platform designed to
introduce a safe and interactive lab environment to students in middle
schools in Saudi Arabia. It creates a virtual learning space that enables
students to conduct experiments individually or in groups interactively via
the internet. It also facilitates the science teaching process by providing
communication and cooperation tools for teachers and their students, much
like any e-learning system. Furthermore, it allows teachers to add
additional experiments to enhance their students’ knowledge and to perform
laboratory tests to observe the improvement of their students.

ACT Implementation
To evaluate the efficiency of using the VSL and to measure its differences
compared to HOLs, a pre-test was conducted with five second-year middle
school students from different schools in Jeddah. The students used different
computers and were supervised by researchers. Before starting the
computer test, the students were asked about their knowledge and
understanding of the main concepts of certain science experiments that are
taught to them in HOLs. The results showed that 60% of the students had
difficulty understanding the essential objectives of the given experiments
and only 40% understood the experiments well. The students were then
asked to conduct the same experiments individually using the VSL. Their
experience of using the virtual environment when conducting the
experiments was then assessed through a post-test.
 Or if you choose the Deped Model, 2017, here are the components.
Title and Author of the Action Research: (the same entry in Model A)

Key Components Action Research Process

I. Context and Rationale Study Background

II. Action Research Question AR Questions

III. Proposed Innovation, Intervention Describe Innovation/ Intervention/Strategy.

Strategy
IV. Action Research Methods Describe Acton Research Methods.
a. Participants/Other Sources of Data
b. Data Gathering Methods
c. Data Analysis Plan
V. Action Research Work Plan Summarize Action Research Work Plan.

VI. Cost Estimate Write cost estimate.

VII. Plan for Dissemination and Utilization Describe how the results will be shared.

VIII. References Write at least 3 references.

What have you understood about the concept of Action Research and how will these be
utilize in your practice?
The process of action research is used to improve educational practice. Its methods
include taking action, evaluating it, and reflecting on it. It is a method of gathering evidence in
order to make changes in procedures. Action research is iterative; plans are developed,
implemented, amended, then implemented again, allowing for a continuous cycle of reflection
and revision.

Reflect:
As a future teacher, is conducting an Action Research worth doing? Yes, indeed. As a future
teacher, conducting an Action Research worth doing.
Why? It is beneficial for me to have a prior awareness of the environment in which I will be
working. It will aid in my planning and information, albeit I will be unable to do anything about
budget issues. My strategic preparation, execution, monitoring, assistance, and evaluation will
be extremely beneficial to me.
How can AR be useful for every classroom teacher?
Teachers can use action research to reflect on what they want to improve, learn about
what others are doing in the field, and experiment with practice in a safe environment.
Participants in this hands-on workshop will learn how to use classroom-based research to
improve teaching and learning. Teachers can be able to become a leader in their community by
conducting action research. In their classroom, they can be able to demonstrate how to be a
reflective practitioner and model it for other teachers. They can share their newfound
information with their district's other art teachers and encouraged them to conduct their own
informal research in their classes.

Write Action Research Prompts:

OBSERVE
Remembering my classroom observation in FS 1, I noticed that there are many questions
that I raised in my mind. These include:
a. How can we promote group work and collaboration during virtual discussion?
b. How can students have a hands-on activity to master the required skills?
c. How can we encourage learners to participate actively during the discussions?

REFLECT

Thinking deeply about these problems, perhaps something must have done to solve the
problem or answer the questions, like:

a. Include in the lesson plan group activity and use the breakout room in the MS teams
b. Use Virtual Reality Laboratory for hands-on activity that require learning some skills
c. Encourage the learners to participate, ask their opinions and ideas

PLAN

Now, that I am in FS 2, I plan to make a plan for my solution to problem (choose

from a, b, c) because some skills need to have a hands-on activity to really master the skills
needed and we cannot assume that learners learned the skills just by teaching them the theory
and concepts. John Dewey emphasizes that learners learns best through experience thus even if
there is no hands-on still student can work virtually than nothing at all.

ACT

My action will come later, given enough time in FS 2 or during my Teaching Internship.
Work on my Artifacts
Your Artifact will be a full blown completed Action Research