ACTION RESEARCH By: AGUSTIN A. PANDOMA SEPS-Planning & Research
is a process that allows educators to learn about their own instructional practices and to continue to improve student learning” (Rawlinson & Little, 2004). is a continuous and reflective process where educators make instructional decisions in their classrooms based on student needs reflected by classroom data (Hewitt & Little, 2005). Action Research
Stimulus of teachers changes, including changes in their pedagogy, changes in their thinking, and changes in their confidence, which leads to professional growth and development (Sax and Fisher, 2001). Role Action Research
DepEd Order 16 Series of 2017 Research Management Guidelines
Formulating research title
Concise Identify actual variables or theoretical issues Under investigation and the relationship between them 10-12 words (APA); up to 17 words (DepEd) 6
Avoid using abbreviations, and redundant words such as “A Study of” or “An Experimental Investigation of” Make it interesting or “catchy” 7
8 EXAMPLE Computer Operated Simulation (COS): An Alternative for Unavailable Laboratory Apparatus and Set-Ups Learner’s Level of Science Process Skills: Basis for 21st Century Scientific Skills Enrichment Program
Context and rationale
CONTEXT AND RATIONALE The context of the problem (contextualization). the reason for conducting the study. should answer the need for conducting the research. should justify the significance and novelty of the study. 10
CONTEXT AND RATIONALE To write your rationale, you should first write a background on what all research has been done on your study topic. Follow this with ‘what is missing’ or ‘what are the open questions of the study’. Identify the gaps in the literature and emphasize why it is important to address those gaps. 11
ACTION RESEARCH QUESTIONS
ACTION RESEARCH QUESTION used to guide the action research process through the design and conduct of data collection, the analysis and validation (triangulation) of data, and the writing of the report. Problems to be answered. At least three questions. 13
PROPOSED INNOVATION, INTERVENTION & STRATEGY
Localized, Indigenized & Specific Properly described and presented PARTS: Rationale, Introduction, Objectives Methods, Monitoring & Evaluation and Program Mechanism.
ACTION RESEARCH METHODS
RESEARCH METHODS Participants and other Sources of Information: - specifically describe the respondents (Learners, Teachers, Administrators, Parents or any other stakeholders) - State other sources of information (previous research/studies, data bank and etc.
Random sampling - Each member has an equal chance of being selected. - Has the most control Convenience sampling - Whoever is available RESEARCH SAMPLING
PROBABILITY SAMPLING SIMPLE RANDOM SYTEMATIC STRATIFIED CLUSTERED RESEARCH SAMPLING NON-PROBABILITY SAMPLING CONVENIENCE QUOTA PURPOSIVE SNOWBALL
RESEARCH METHODS Data Gathering Method Describe the process of collecting data, and the instruments to be used (checklist, survey questionnaire, test questions and etc.) Validation of the instruments is necessary for the reliability of the result.
Settings/Locale In Research
Types of research settings: - Natural or field settings - Partially controlled settings -Highly controlled or laboratory settings SETTINGS/LOCALE
RESEARCH METHODS Data Analysis Plan Describe the sampling technique, and statistical tools to be utilized. Purposive sampling is the most appropriate for ACTION RESEARCH. Simple Data Analysis will do.
ACTION RESEARCH WORKPLAN AND TIMELINES
Pre-Implementation Phase Implementation Phase Post Implementation Dissemination and Actual Training/Workshop 25 ACTION RESEARCH WORKPLAN AND TIMELINES
COST ESTIMATES
Briefly describe the cost estimates of your proposal depending on the allocated fund from the MOOE (Research Fund) Local Fund (LGU, Canteen) or Basic Education Research Fund (BERF) COST ESTIMATES
PLANS FOR DISSEMINATION AND UTILIZATION
Describe how are you going to disseminate the result of your study. The Utilization of the Data for future researches. PLANS FOR DISSEMINATION AND UTILIZATION
REFERENCES APA FORMAT
DepEd Order 16 Series of 2017 Research Management Guidelines
FAQs
FAQs
FAQs The full version of the paper shall: not exceed 3,500 words single space, using A4 size bond paper with “arial” font style, and font size “11” Margin (Left-1.5” Right-1” Top-1” Bottom-1”)
FAQs • Title • Abstract (not more than 200 words) • Major Parts: I. Context and Rationale II. Action Research Questions III. Innovation, Intervention and Strategy IV. Action Research Methodology a. Research Method b. Participants and/or Other Sources of Data and Information c. Data Gathering Method d. Data Analysis Techniques V. Discussion of Results VI. Reflection (Qualitative Research) or Conclusion and Recommendation (Quantitative Research) (Full Paper Content)
Contest Mechanics (Oral Presentation) The oral presentation shall last for 15 minutes per Oral Presenter with 5 minutes for interpellation. Each paper presenter for Oral Presentation will present the gist of the following: a. Context and Rationale; b. Action Research Questions/Objectives; c. Innovation, Intervention, and Strategy; d. Action Research Methodology; e. Discussion of Results; f. Reflection (Qualitative Research) g. Conclusion and Recommendation (Quantitative Research); h. References.
Contest Mechanics (Poster Presentation) Poster Category shall adhere to the following guidelines: a) Use vertical (portrait) lay out at 48x36 inches size or 3’x4’ b) The font size is not less than “18”. c) Poster should include the following: a. Title; b. Abstract; c. Context and Rationale; d. Action Research Questions; e. Innovation, Intervention and Strategy; Action f. Research Methods; g. Discussion of Results; h. Reflection (Qualitative Research) i . Conclusion and Recommendation (Quantitative Research) j. References.