Topic of Research

1. This research proposal aims to investigate the misalignment that often arises between
teachers’ personal beliefs and the prescribed curriculum rules in educational settings.

Reflection/ Introduction

1. Problem Statement:
a. The study seeks to shed light on the potential conflicts, challenges, and implications
of this misalignment for classroom practice and student learning outcomes. By
exploring the interplay between teachers’ personal beliefs and the formal
curriculum, this research will aim to provide valuable insight into the factors that
influence instructional decision-making, curriculum implementation, and
educational effectiveness.
2. Research Question:
a. What are the potential implications of the misalignment between personal beliefs
and curriculum rules for classroom practice and student learning outcomes?
3. Hypothesis:
a. It is hypothesized that there exists a significant misalignment between the personal
beliefs of teachers and the prescribed curriculum rules. It is expected that various
factors, such as teachers’ educational background, teaching experiences, and
contextual factors, contribute to the extent of the misalignment.
4. Initial Actions:
a. Conduct a comprehensive literature review.
i. I will conduct a comprehensive review of existing literature to understand
the current state of knowledge.
ii. I will identify relevant studies, theoretical frameworks, and key concepts
related teachers personal beliefs, curriculum rules, an the potential
misalignment between them.
b. Refine and finalize my research:
i. I will clearly define the objectives of my study.
ii. I will specify the specific aspects of personal beliefs and curriculum rules
that I will investigate.
iii. I will define the scope and boundaries of my research to ensure a focus and
manageable study
c. Determine research methodology:
i. I will determine the appropriate methodology for my research.
ii. I will consider a mixed-methods approach that combines qualitative and
quantitative methods to gather comprehensive date.

Evaluation/ Literature Review

1. I will utilize academic databases, online resources, and library catalogs to identify relevant
articles, books and reports on topic.
2. I will emphasize the need to identify the existing literature to build upon and contribute to
the field.
 3. I will identify areas where the literature falls short in addressing specific aspects of the
relationship between personal beliefs and curriculum rules.

Evaluation/Methods

1. Comparative Analysis
a. I will compare my research findings will existing studies or educational practices to
evaluate the novelty and contribution of my research
2. Data Analysis:
a. I will use descriptive statistics to analyze survey data to summarize and describe teachers
responses related to personal beliefs and their adherence to curriculum rules.
b. I will identify patterns and themes across different teachers, grade levels, or subject
areas
c. I will analyze curriculum documents, textbooks, and instructional materials to examine
the prescribed cuticulum rules
3. Observation and Documentation
a. I will evaluate the impact of my research by conducting classroom observations or
document analysis to assess any changes in instructional practices, curriculum
implementation, or student learning outcomes.