MODULE 1 -NATURE OF INQUIRY

Lesson: WHAT IS RESEARCH?

Content Standards:
The learner demonstrates understanding of :
1. the importance of research in daily life
2. the characteristics, processes and ethics of research
3. describe characteristics, processes, and ethics of research

Performance Standard:
The learner use appropriate kinds of research in making decisions.

Competencies:
The learner:
1. shares research experiences and knowledge (CS_RS11-111a-1)
2. explains the importance of research in daily life(CS_RS11- 111a-2)
3. describes characteristics, processes, ethics of research(CS_RS11-111a-3)

Objectives:
At the end of the lesson learners will be able to
1. define and explain research;
2. explain the importance of research in the daily life of individual; and
3. describe the characteristics of research and the goals of conducting such.

Sources/References:
Practical Research 1 for Senior High School, Cristobal-Dela Cruz Cristobal

LESSON INPUT:

PROBING: WHAT IS RESEARCH?

It is defined as the systematic and organized process of collecting, organizing,
analysing, and interpreting data to find answers to our queries.
Research can mean any sort of “careful, systematic, patient study and
investigation in some field of knowledge.”
Research follow a step-by-step
process of investigating that uses a
standardized approach in answering questions or solving problems (Polit&Beck,
2004)

Day 2
Lesson: WHY DO WE RESEARCH?

Content Standard:
The learner demonstrates understanding of
1. the importance of research in daily life

Performance Standard:
The learner use appropriate kinds of research in making decisions.

Competencies:
The learner:
1. shares research experiences and knowledge (CS_RS11-111a-1)
2. explains the importance of research in daily life (CS_RS1111a- 2

Lesson Objective:
Explain the importance of research in the daily life of individual

LESSON INPUT:

Importance of Research
1. Research provides a scientific basis for any practice or methodology in any field or
discipline.
2. Research is undertaken for the continuous development and further productivity in
any field.
3. Research help develop tools for assessing effectiveness of any practice and
operation
4. Research provides solutions to problems concerning almost all issues encountered
in the different areas of work.
5. Research impacts decision-making.
6. Research develops and evaluates alternative approaches to the educational aspects
of any discipline
7. Research aims to advance the personal and professional qualifications of
practitioner.

Lesson: WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE A RESEARCHER?

Content Standard:
The learner demonstrates understanding of the characteristics, processes, and ethics of
research

Performance Standard:
The learner use appropriate kinds of research in making decisions.

Competencies:
The learner describes characteristics, processes, and ethics of research.(CS_RS11-III-
3)

Lesson Objective:
To be able to describe the characteristics of a researcher

Sources:
https://migomendoza.weebly.com/uploads/5/4/7/4/54745209/chapter_1-
the_nature_of_inquiry_and_research.pdf
http://www.scribd.com/document/330269339/k-12-Grade-11-Practical
research1
INITIAL TASK:
TASK 1.7
For each of the skills, give yourself a grade on a scale of 1 (low) to 10 (high)
Which skills do you consider yourself to be best at? Work independently.

LESSON INPUT

Use this acronym to remember the characteristics of a successful researcher

R-esearcher Oriented
E- fficient
S-cientific
E-ffective
A-ctive
R-esourceful
C-reative
H-onest
E-conomical
R- Religious
TASK 1.9. MEET AND GREET
Instruction:
1. Conduct a 5- minute personal interview with a professional or researcher in
your community who had conducted a study and research in any areas. (arts,
humanities, sports, science, business, agriculture and fisheries, information,
and communication technology, and social inquiry. Focus your interview on the
characteristics of a successful researcher, roles of a researcher and
anything relative to the conduct of research.
2. Ask permission to take photos/video while conducting the interview.
3. Formulate your questions that would primarily attain your purpose.
4. Submit your output on a CD/ the transcript.
5. Work with your family members.
6. Present it to the class.