Name: Bhea Rose Dela Rosa

Speaker: Ricky C. Montano

Topic: DEMYSTIFYING ACTION RESEARCH

1. What are the key concepts that you have learned in this session?

Action research typically involves several stages, including identifying the problem, gathering
data, analyzing the data, developing and implementing a plan of action, and evaluating the
results. The results of the research are often used to inform future action and to improve the
situation or context being studied.
2. How can you integrate this in teaching and in the field of education?

Action research can be integrated into teaching and education in several ways. Here are some
examples:

Teacher professional development: Teachers can use action research to improve their
teaching practices and student learning outcomes. By collaborating with colleagues
and conducting research in their own classrooms, teachers can identify and implement
new strategies and approaches to teaching and learning.

Curriculum development: Action research can also be used to develop and improve
educational programs and curriculum. Teachers and curriculum developers can work
together to identify areas for improvement, gather data, and make changes to the
curriculum based on the results.

Student-centered learning: Action research can also be used to promote student-

centered learning by involving students in the research process. Students can help
identify problems and solutions, and their feedback can inform teaching and learning
practices.

School improvement: Action research can be used to improve school culture and
climate, as well as to address issues related to equity and inclusion. By involving all
stakeholders in the research process, schools can create more inclusive and supportive
learning environments.

3. Make a summary of the session either in paragraph or bullet form.

Action research can be integrated into teaching in several ways to improve teaching and
learning practices. Here are some benefits of using action research in teaching:

Encourages reflective practice: Action research helps teachers to reflect on their

teaching practices and to identify areas for improvement. Through the research
process, teachers can experiment with new approaches and strategies and evaluate their
effectiveness.
Promotes collaboration: Action research involves collaboration between teachers,
students, and other stakeholders. This promotes a culture of teamwork and helps to
create a more supportive learning environment.
Improves student outcomes: By using action research to identify and implement new
teaching strategies, teachers can improve student outcomes such as academic
achievement, engagement, and motivation.
Facilitates professional development: Action research provides opportunities for
professional development and growth, as teachers develop new skills and knowledge
through the research process.
To integrate action research into teaching, teachers can follow these steps:
Identify a problem or issue to investigate, such as a challenging behavior in a student
or a difficult concept in a subject.
Gather data using appropriate research methods, such as surveys, interviews, or
observations.
Analyze and interpret the data to identify possible causes of the problem and potential
solutions.
Develop and implement a plan of action, such as trying out new teaching strategies or
interventions.
Evaluate the results of the action and reflect on the process to identify areas for further
improvement.