Task 1. Give 5 definitions of action research from 5 diff.

Authors
Parsons and Brown (2002)
Action research is a form of investigation designed for use by teachers to attempt to solve
problems and improve professional practices in their own classrooms. It involves systematic
observations and data collection which can be then used by the practitioner-researcher in
reflection, decision-making and the development of more effective classroom strategies.

Emily Calhoun (1994)

Action Research is a fancy way of saying let's study what's happening at our school and decide
how to make it a better place.

Christine Miller (2007)

Action research is a natural part of teaching. Teachers are continually observing
students, collecting data and changing practices to improve student learning and the classroom
and school environment. Action research provides a framework that guides the energies of
teachers toward a better understanding of why, when, and how students become better
learners.

Riel, M. (2020).
Action research involves a systematic process of examining the evidence. The results of
this type of research are practical, relevant, and can inform theory. Action research is different
than other forms of research as there is less concern for universality of findings, and more value
is placed on the relevance of the findings to the researcher and the local collaborators.

Kurt Lewin
Action research is a comparative research on the conditions and effects of various forms
of social action and research leading to social action’ that uses ‘a spiral of steps, each of which
is composed of a circle of planning, action and fact-finding about the result of the action.
Task 2. Look for 5 action research titles.
The Effects of Flipped Classroom Learning Model on the Performance of Grade 8 Students in
Solving Non-routine Mathematical Problems
ICT-enhanced Mathematics Instruction in Public Senior High Schools: Basis for Developing
District-wide Information and Communication Technology Training
Examining Teachers' Technological Pedagogical Knowledge (Tpk): Basis for Conduct of
Technology-Driven Instruction Enhancement Program
Interactive Computer-Assisted Instruction: Enhancing Mathematics Teaching Among Grade 9
Students
MODULAR DISTANCE LEARNING IN RELATION TO THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN STATISTICS
OF GRADE 11 STUDENTS OF BIÑAN CITY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Choose one to answer the ff. questions

a. Have some reaction or comments on what did you notice about the research title.
The title itself represents the main idea of the study where I can identify the key variables, both
dependent and independent as well as the its scope and the respondents that will be covered
in that research.
b. What interpretation can you make regarding the title?
The title addresses on how the new normal set up of delivering education to the learners
from the traditional setting such as face-to-face learning to distance learning can impact the
academic achievement of students.

c. What the authors do with the identified problems?

They gathered data using pre-test/post test design and correlational research under
quantitative type of research to determine the progress of the learners in Mathematics.
Moreover, the authors attempt to determine the relationship between Modular-
Distance Learning and the academic achievement in Statistics and Probability of the
 learner. It will also determine the significant difference between the pre-test and post-
test result of the learners to identify the effectiveness of the flipped classroom.

d. What is/are the source/s of the problems?

The module-distance – learning was categorized into eight indicators such as content,
learning and support, visual design, navigation, accessibility, interactivity, selfassessment
and learnability, and motivation to learn.
e. What do you think is the intention of the researcher in conducting the research?
This study aims to determine the relationship between the modular distance learning
towards academic achievements in Mathematics of selected Grade 11 students.