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Aribbay, MAEd
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Field Study 2
(Learning Episode 1.4)
by:
LUNINGNING B. ARIBBAY, MAEd
Associate Professor I

BACHELOR OF SECONDARY EDUCATION .

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Episode 1: Action Research Action Research Process
Learning Episode 1.4: Action Research Process
This lesson will guide you in understanding the process involved in conducting action
research.

Objectives:
1. Discuss the process for conducting action research
2. Evaluate the process of different action research done in school

Education Theory
The action research process can be described as a series of five interrelated processes
illustrated in the diagram below.

Planning

Identifying
Acting
Action

Reflecting Observing

Planning
• Identifying the topic
• Write a good introduction or rationale for the study
• Identify the research questions
• Write the literature review
• Plan the methodology, data gathering procedure, and data analysis procedure
• Identify the research participants
• Develop the research tools that will be used

Acting
• Implementing the research plan
• Collecting data
• Reflecting on the process and making necessary revisions

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Observing
• Analyze results
• Collating findings
• Discussing and providing interpretation of the results

Reflecting
• Evaluating the process
• Reflecting on the findings
• Developing recommendations for improvement

Identifying Action
• Sharing the findings with colleagues
• Planning actions for the recommendations
• Implementing recommendations

Outline for the Action Research Paper

Below is the format for preparing the manuscript for action research.

Introduction
• What is the background of the study?
• What was the research question?
• What is the significance of the study?

Review of the Literature

• What do other researches say about the topic?
• What theories support the proposed action research?

Methodology
• What is the research method used?
• Who are the research participants or samples?
• What are the research tools used?
• Where did you conduct the research?
• What are the data gathering procedures?
• How did you analyze the data?

Results and Discussion

• What are the answers to the research questions?
• What is the interpretation of the results?
• What conclusions can be made based on the findings?

Implications and Recommendations

• What lessons are learned from doing this study?
• How can this study be useful to other teachers and schools?
• What actions can you recommend based on the results of the action research?

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LEARNING ACTIVITY TASK 1.4A
Action Research Process

Name: _________________________________________ Date: ____________________

Course/Year/Section: _____________________________ Score: ___________________
Direction: Analyze the action research you used in the previous lessons. Look at the alignment
between the parts of the action research stated below. Summarize the data you gathered in the table
below. Compile your answer in a portfolio. Document all your undertakings with picture and other
relevant document materials.

Research Topics Research Questions Methodology Data Needed

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Episode 1: Action Research Action Research Process
LEARNING ACTIVITY TASK 1.4B
Action Research Process
Name: _________________________________________ Date: ____________________
Course/Year/Section: _____________________________ Score: ___________________
Direction: Choose one (1) among the sample research you used in LAT 1.4A. Evaluate it based on
the criteria specified below. Document all your undertakings with picture and other relevant
document materials.

Parts of the Research Comments

Introduction
• Are the background and rationale clear and logical?
• Is there enough theoretical background provided for
the action research?
• Do the research questions reflect the variables
based on the topic?
• Is the study significant?
Review of Literature and Studies
• Is there enough study to support the research?
• Does the study include findings of previous
research?
• Is there a logical presentation of literature and
studies?
• Is there no plagiarism?
Methodology
• Is the methodology appropriate for the study?
• Does the study observed ethical considerations in
dealing with the research participants?
• Are the research tools validated?
• Are the data collection procedures clear?
• Is the data analysis procedure valid?
Result of the Study
• Is the presentation of results logical and based on
the research questions?
• Is the statistical analysis valid?
• Are the results triangulated with the review of the
related literature and studies?
Conclusions and Recommendations
• Are the conclusions supportive of the results?
• Are the recommendations made based on the results
of the study?
• Are the recommendations helpful for resolving
educational issues?

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LEARNING ACTIVITY TASK 1.4C
Action Research Process

Name: _________________________________________ Date: ____________________

Course/Year/Section: _____________________________ Score: ___________________
Direction: Examine all the data you gathered from LAT 1.4A to LAT 1.4B, then explain your
answer to the questions below. Compile your answer in a portfolio.

1. Did the action research done follow the standard format?

2. Are the teachers aware of the standards to be followed in conducting action research?

3. What could be done to help teachers improve the way they conduct?
Action research

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LEARNING ACTIVITY TASK 1.3D
Action Research Process

Name: _________________________________________ Date: ____________________

Course/Year/Section: _____________________________ Score: ___________________
Direction: Write your reflection of what you have learned in this lesson by completing the
statements below. Compile your answer in a portfolio.

1. I realized that ___________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________.

2. I believe it is essential to __________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________.

3. From now on, I am determined to ___________________________________________________

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_____________________________________________________________.

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