ACTION

RESEARCH
MENDOZA, LIZAMHEL
PEDRO, CHRISTINE
SALAZAR, MARLET
 OVERVIEW:

1. What is Action Research?

2. Basic Assumptions
3. Types of Action Research
4. Levels of Participation
5. Steps
6. AR Comparison to Quanti and Quali
7. Sample Paper
 Action Research
It is conducted by one or
more individuals or groups
for the purpose of solving a
problem or obtaining
information in order to
inform local practice.
Action research studies are
limited in generalizability.
Replication of action
research can create a base
of ideas that could be
generalized to policy or
practice.
 "First Graders and Fairy Tales: One
Examples Teacher's Action Research of Critical

of Action Literacy"
"Action Research in Teacher Education"

Research: "Boys and Reading: An Action Research

Project Report"
 Basic Assumptions in
Action Research

Those involved are

Those involved, either seriously committed to
individuals or groups, are improving their Those involved want to
informed individuals who performance and they want engage in research
are capable of identifying to continuously and systematically.
problems that need to be systematically reflect on
solved and of determining such performance.
how to solve them.
Basic Assumptions in
Action Research

Those involved have the authority to

undertake the necessary procedures and
implement recommendations.
 Basic Assumptions
underlying Action Research
Teachers and other
Teachers and other
education professionals
education professionals will
have the authority to make
and can engage in
decisions.
systematic research

Teachers and other

Teachers and other
education professionals
education professionals will
want to improve their
and can engage in
practice.
systematic research.
 Types of
Practical Action
Action Research Research

Participatory Action
Research
Practical Action
Research
It addresses a specific problem
within a classroom, school, or
other "community."
Key Point:
The researchers examine
their own practice by using
their experiential
knowledge.

It improves practice in the short

term & informs larger issues.

It results into an action plan.

 Participatory
Action Research Key Goals:
To produce practical knowledge
To take action
It empowers individuals and To be transformative
groups to bring about social
change.

It intensely involves the

"stakeholders" representing
diverse experiences.

"Collaborative research"
Levels of Participation
 Advantages of
Action Research
Improves educational practice
Identifies issues systematically
Reduces the feeling of
isolation of the stakeholders
Promotes social change
 STEPS in conducting
ACTION RESEARCH

and

Similarities and Differences

Action Research and Formal Quantitative
and Qualitative Research
STEPS

1. IDENTIFYING THE RESEARCH QUESTION

Clarify an issue or problem that needs

to be addressed or solved.

Ex. Why is the AM class better at

reading English than the PM class when
students have the same teacher?
2. GATHERING THE NECESSARY
INFORMATION (DATA)
Researchers have to decide what kinds of
data are needed for them to come up with
a solution or recommendation later on.

survey
interviews
observation
study of existing documents
3. ANALYZING AND INTERPRETING THE
INFORMATION

We compile and sort the data and

information we gathered because these
are the tools that will enable us to
resolve the problem presented at the
start of the research.
4. DEVELOPING AN ACTION PLAN
(RECOMMENDATIONS)

The study should indicate clear directions for

further work on the original problem or
concern.

This is the reason why we conducted action

research in the first place. How do we
address issues and problems?
 SIMILARITIES
AR QUALI / QUANTI

SYSTEMATIC
INQUIRY
= SYSTEMATIC
INQUIRY

All three research methods have to be conducted following a tried and tested
system or process to ensure the integrity of the data and findings.
 DIFFERENCES
AR
TO SOLVE PROBLEMS OF LOCAL
CONCERN / IDENTIFY AND
CORRECT PROBLEMS OF LOCAL
CONCERN.
vs
LITTLE FORMAL TRAINING
REQUIRED
CARRIED OUT BY TEACHER OR
OTHER LOCAL EDUCATION
PROFESSIONAL.
QUALI / QUANTI
TO DEVELOP AND TEST THEORIES
AND TO PRODUCE KNOWLEDGE
GENERALIZABLE TO A WIDE
POPULATION / O INVESTIGATE
LARGER ISSUES
CONSIDERABLE TRAINING IS
REQUIRED TO CONDUCT SUCH
STUDIES
CARRIED OUT BY A RESEARCHER
WHO IS NOT USUALLY INVOLVED IN
THE LOCAL SITUATION
 COMPARISON
AR QUALI / QUANTI

USES PRIMARILY TEACHER- USES PRIMARILY PROFESSIONALLY

DEVELOPED INSTRUMENTS DEVELOPED INSTRUMENTS

LESS RIGOROUS MORE RIGOROUS

vs FREQUENTLY VALUE-NEUTRAL
USUALLY VALUE-BASED
SELECTIVE OPINIONS OF
SELECTIVE OPINIONS OF
RESEARCHER NEVER CONSIDERED
RESEARCHERS OFTEN AS DATA
CONSIDERED AS DATA
 COMPARISON
AR QUALI / QUANTI

RANDOM SAMPLES (IF POSSIBLE)

PURPOSIVE SAMPLES SELECTED PREFERRED

GENERALIZABILITY IS VERY
vs
GENERALIZABILITY OFTEN
LIMITED APPROPRIATE
Thank You!