ACTION RESEARCH

Research
 Systematic search for pertinent information on
specific topic.
 Process of arriving at dependable solutions to
problems.
 TYPES OF RESEARCH
CRITERIA TYPES
Fundamental Applied Action
On the Basis of Objectives
Research Research Research
On the Basis of nature of Data Qualitative Quantitative
Research Research

On the Basis of Nature of Findings Explanatory Exploratory Descriptive

Research Research Research

On the Basis Experimental Experimental Non-

Manipulations Research Experimental
Research

On the Basis of Approach Involved Longitudinal Cross Sectional

Research Research
 RESEARCH

APPLIED
RESEARCH
FUNDAMENTAL/
BASIC RESEARCH
ACTION
RESEARCH
 BASIC RESEARCH APPLIED RESEARCH
Intended to lead theoretical Intended to lead to solution
development of specific problemss

Mainly concerned with Designed to solve practical

generalizations and with the problems
formulation of a theory
Done to test theories in the
field to achieve better validity
“Action Research a systematic inquiry done by
teachers (or other individuals in an educational
setting) to gather information about, and to
improve, the ways their particular educational
setting operates, how they teach , and how well
their students learn.” (Mills, 2000)
“Action Research is focused on the immediate
application and not on the development of
theory. It has placed its emphasis on a real
problem in a local setting. Its finding are to be
evaluated in terms of local applicability, not in
terms of universal validity.” (John Best & Kahn)
 CHARACTERISTICS OF RESEARCH

 It is contextual, small scale and localized.

 It is evaluative and reflective.
 It is self-generated.
 It is participatory (collaborative)
 It is the base of changes in practice.
STEPS IN CONDUCTING AN ACTION RESEARCH

1. Problem/ Problem Identification

2. Problem Analysis/observation

3. Formulating Hypothesis

4. Evaluation/Test

5. Conclusions & Recommendations

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PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION

Ways by which problems for Action Research could be identified.

 Test Results
 Observation of students (attendance, behavior, etc.)
 Remarks of students about their lessons
 Principal’s observation (teachers, stakeholders)
 Other classroom/school concerns/issues