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APPENDIX A
Quantitative Survey Questionnaire
“CONDUCT OF ACTION RESEARCH FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AMONG
ELEMENTARY TEACHERS IN TAGO DISTRICTS”
Instruction: Suffice an honest and accurate answer to each
of the questions provided in this questionnaire. Before answering
this questionnaire, make sure you are fully aware of your
responsibilities as a respondent to this study. Your responses
will be treated with utmost confidentiality and will solely be
utilized for academic purposes only.
Part I. Demographic Characteristics of the Respondents
Name (optional): ____________________________________
1.1 Age: 18-24 45-54
25-34 55-64
35-44 65 or over
1.2 Gender: Male Female
1.3 Position/Rank: T-1 MT Other. Pls. specify
T-2 PhD. ________________
T-3 EdD.
1.4 Length in Service: 0-3 years 11-15 years
4-6 years 16-20 years
7-10 years 21 and above
1.5 Highest Educational Attainment: Bachelor’s Degree
Master’s Unit Earner
Master’s Degree Holder
Doctorate Unit Earner
Doctorate Graduate
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1.6 Seminars/ Trainings on Action Research attended
5 years ago 2 years ago
3 years ago a year ago/within this year
5- Strongly Agree
4- Agree
3- Neutral
2- Disagree
1- Strongly Disagree
Question: How do the seminars/trainings on the Basic Concepts of
Research attended contributed to your knowledge on basic
research?
A. Seminars on the Basic Concepts of Research 5 4 3 2 1
1. The seminar was well-conceptualized and
scheduled.
2. The seminar offers an introduction to the
basic research concepts of research as is
completed according to personal abilities
(e.g., self-paced).
3. The topics presented include how to design
and conduct research as well as how actions
are conducted throughout research.
4. The topics were selected by experts in
research methods in a variety of fields
(e.g., education).
5. The seminar includes learning objectives,
which are conveyed through key points,
examples, and an opportunity to complete
discussion questions and answer case
scenarios.
6. Committees were organized.
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Part II. Factors affecting the conduct of Action Research
5- Always
4- Often
3- Sometimes
2- Rarely
1- None
Question: To what extent are the factors essential in the conduct
of action research?
A. Knowledge of Action Research 5 4 3 2 1
1. Contribute towards whole school improvement
2. Effect improvement in the
personal/professional practice of teachers.
3. Provide opportunities for faculty to become
involved in research projects.
4. Raise the community engagement and research
profile of the faculty.
5. Provide mastery to students with research
opportunities.
6. Contribute towards the improvement of
pupils’ learning experiences.
7. Upgrade teachers’ professional
qualifications to their research outputs.
B. Research Skills 5 4 3 2 1
1. Writing an Appropriate title
2. Expressing a problem clearly
3. Determining Factors of a problem accurately
4. Developing a Hypothesis
5. Analyzing the outcomes
6. Interpreting the outcomes
7. The ability to present outcomes
C. Attitudes 5 4 3 2 1
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1. Action Research is a time-wasting activity.
2. Action research contributes immensely to
solving practical educational problems.
3. Action research benefited to outweigh its
contribution to education quality
improvement.
4. Teachers' research involvement in action
research is one criterion for promotion.
5. Action Research improves teachers
professionally.
6. Action research helps discover new
strategies that improve my instructions.
7. Research makes me anxious.
D. School Support 5 4 3 2 1
1. Act planned and programmed, work in
coordination
2. Follows the relevant resources and informs
us about innovations in education and
training (Instrumental Support)
3. Encourages to participate in national
congresses, courses, and competitions
(Moral Support).
4. Organizes training activities outside the
seminar period for our professional
development (Informational Support)
5. Creates environments where we can share
what we have learned (Emotional Support)
6. Meets with teachers one-on-one to discuss
strengths and weaknesses (Appraisal
Support)
7. Gets/receives assistance from local experts
for professional development
Part III. Significant Impact of Action Research
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5- Very important
4- Important
3- Neutral
2- Unimportant
2- Very unimportant
Question: How significant is the impact of Action Research?
A. Professional Development of Teachers 5 4 3 2 1
1. Increases awareness-raising.
2. Provides opportunities for self-reflection
on practice.
3. Increases professional confidence.
4. Develops a sense of leadership and
autonomy.
5. Improves relationships with the students
and create a positive classroom atmosphere.
B. Pupils’ Learning 5 4 3 2 1
1. Contributes to a deeper understanding of
individual student needs and learning
styles.
2. Tailors teaching strategies to better
address the diverse learning preferences of
pupils.
3. Enhances the overall academic performance
of pupils.
4. Identifies and address learning gaps among
pupils.
5. Fosters a more engaging and effective
learning environment for pupils.
C. School Environment 5 4 3 2 1
1. Creates a more dynamic and innovative
school environment.
2. Fosters a collaborative and knowledge-
sharing culture among teachers.
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3. Enhances the overall professional
development culture within the school.
4. Keys driver in promoting continuous
improvement and reflective practices among
teachers.
5. Aligns the school with global trends that
highlight teacher-led inquiry and
innovation.
D. Linkages with other government agencies and 5 4 3 2 1
private institutions relative to research
1. Enhances linkages with other government
agencies and private institutions.
2. Establishes collaborative partnerships with
external entities, fostering a culture of
shared knowledge and resources.
3. Contributes to the school’s engagement with
external stakeholders, resulting in
valuable support and insights.
4. A keys driver to establish fruitful
collaborations with government agencies and
private institutions.
5. Creates meaningful connections and
partnerships, enhancing the school’s
research-oriented initiatives.
ANNEX B
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In-Depth Interview Questionnaire
1. Can you describe a specific instance where action research
has contributed to your professional development as a teacher?
Follow-up question: How did this experience impact your teaching
practice?
2. In your opinion, how does action research influence pupils'
learning outcomes?
Follow-up question: Can you provide an example of how action
research has positively impacted student learning?
3. Please describe how action research has influenced the
teaching-learning environment in your school.
Follow-up question: Have you observed any specific changes in
student engagement or classroom dynamics because of action
research?
4. How has action research facilitated linkages with other
government agencies and private institutions in terms of research
collaboration?
Follow-up question: Can you provide an example of a successful
collaboration resulting from action research?
5. In your experience, what are the key benefits of being a
professionally developed teacher through action research?
Follow-up question: How has this professional development
impacted your career growth or opportunities?
6. If you are to choose, make an Action Research or not? Why?
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