Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION III
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF BULACAN

WORKSHEET NO. 1: TOPIC CONCEPTUALIZATION

Preliminary Information
Researcher/s : BERNADETTE S. CONDES
Designation : TEACHER I
Department :
Research Mentor :
Designation :

Research Mentee’s Tasks Research Mentor’s Feedback

Baseline: Check the space provided to see if the output of the
(The baseline data is the reason why research must be conducted. Sources may be from learner’s mentee complies with the following criteria.
assessment record, anecdotal record, and school forms.) The baseline data…
_____ a. shows the need to conduct the research.
List at least three (3) baseline data and its sources rank it based on its importance. _____ b. tells a problem exists.
_____ c. taken from the documents within the KRA /
Baseline Data Source designation of the mentee.
Example: Least learned topics. RDA Results. _____ d. complies with the Regional Memorandum No.
1. Fine Motor Domain ECCD CHECKLIST 1ST TRIAL 185, 2020 (Harmonized Regional Basic
2. Pagsulat Kindergarten Report Card Education Research Agenda).
3. Writing Activities Children’s Portfolio _____ e. is detailed and easy to interpret.
_____ f. can possibly be resolved.
Present the actual baseline data in table or chart.
Kindly provide honest comments/feedback on the
mentee’s output to improve their work.

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Problem: (State the problem based on the baseline data.) The research problem…
Based on the result of the ECCD Checklist, 1st trial that was conducted on September 18, 2023, 14 _____ a. is focused on a single issue or concern.
out of 19 pupils got low scores in ECCD Fine Motor Domain and the Report Card also shows that _____ b. is searchable and has available related
some of the pupils in kindergarten has difficulty in writing. The Fine Motor skill of every individual research.
predicts their ability and readiness in writing. This action research about eliminating the writing _____ c. can be answered within the set timeframe.
difficulty of kindergarten pupils in Pangarayuman Elementary School was chosen as the topic _____ d. can be answered through valid instruments
because the output of the pupils also shows that they are really having problem in writing. or data collection tools.
The ability to write is the foundation of all learning that everyone can possess, through the help of _____ e. relevant to the mentee’s KRA and
this action research, after a quarter of giving activities, we are looking forward that the difficulty in designation responsibilities.
writing will be eliminated and lessen.
The general objective…
_____ a. is relevant to the baseline data and
identified problems.
General Objective: (State what you want to accomplish through this research. Align this to your _____ b. is aligned to RM No. 185, 2020 (Research
baseline data and research problem.) Agenda).
This action research will help the kindergarten pupils with writing difficulty to improve their writing _____ c. is relevant and addresses the needs of the
skills. Since based on the ECCD result, 14 out of 20 pupils in Kindergarten- Melchora Aquino still beneficiaries.
suffers in writing difficulty. It is always observed that the given output was not accomplished very well
and with neatness. This action research about eliminating the writing difficulty of kindergarten pupils The roles of the researcher/s…
in Pangarayuman Elementary School was chosen as the topic because the output of the pupils also _____ a. are presented in detail.
shows that they are really having problem in writing. _____ b. are within his/her designation tasks and
The ability to write is the foundation of all learning that everyone can possess, through the help of responsibilities.
this action research, after a quarter of giving activities, we are looking forward that the difficulty in _____ c. are feasible to be done.
writing will be eliminated and lessen. _____ d. are necessary to attain the research
The researcher will conduct the study and create a thematic way of using Developmentally objectives.
Appropriate Practices, interactive play and other activities that will help the pupils in conquering their
difficulty in writing. Kindly provide honest comments/feedback on the
mentee’s output to improve their work.

Theme: (Refer to RM No. 185, 2020.)

Improving the Quality Education

Topic:
ELIMINATION OF WRITING DIFFICULTIES IN KINDERGARTEN USING DEVELOPMENTALLY
APPROPRIATE PRACTICES

Roles of the researcher/s in the research: (Clearly state the role of

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The proponent of this research will conduct the study and create a thematic way of using
Developmentally Appropriate Practices, interactive play and other activities that will help the pupils in
conquering their difficulty in writing.

Conceptual Framework: (Present the road map of your research using a chart. Make sure to clearly The conceptual framework…
show the variables based on your identified problem. Ex. IV-DV, IPOO, IAOOI) _____ a. clearly shows the relationship of variables.
_____ b. defines research variable operationally.
Use boxes and arrows to present the relationship between the variables. _____ c. clearly interpreted.
_____ d. is supported with related studies.

The expected output/outcome…

_____ a. is relevant to the research objective and
conceptual framework.
Figure 1. Paradigm of the Study _____ b. is attainable/feasible.
_____ c. can address the research problem or the
needs of the research beneficiaries.

Kindly provide honest comments/feedback on the

mentee’s output to improve their work.
DEVELOPMENTALLY
APPROPRIATE ELIMINATING THE
PRACTICES WRITING DIFFICULTY
(DAP) OF KINDERGARTEN

Expected Output/Outcome:
 Kindergarten- Melchora Aquino will possess a remarkable traits and admirable growth in their
Fine Motor Skills that will be shown in ECCd checklist and Report Card
 They will be able to write their names on their own

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Specific Questions: (The questions must be based on the general research objective. It must be The specific questions…
specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and timebound.) _____ a. can help address / attain the general
research objective.
Write three (3) specific questions that help attain the general objective of your study. _____ b. can be answered with the help of the
presented instrument (measurable).
Instruments _____ c. is SMART.
1. What is the level of writing skills of Eccd Checklist
Kindergarten Pupils in Pangarayuman Kindly provide honest comments/feedback on the
Elementary School? mentee’s output to improve their work.

2. What are the Developmentally Interventions

Appropriate Practices Activities that will
help eradicate the difficulty in writing of
kindergarten pupils?

3. What are the benefits of using Children’s Output

Developmentally Appropriate Practices
in teaching writing in Kindergarten?

Hypothesis: (If only applicable to the study)

The Developmentally Appropriate Practices has no significant effect in Eliminating the writing Difficulty of
Kindergarten pupils.

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 References: (APA 6th Edition) The citation and references…
_____ a. follows APA 6th Edition format.
Beck, C. (2020, December). Writing Trays for Handwriting. https://www.theottoolbox.com/. _____ b. follow the appropriate referencing format.
_____ c. references have recently been published not
https://www.theottoolbox.com/writing-trays-for-handwriting/#:~:text=There%20is%20a%20reason older than 10 years.

%20that,in%20a%20play%2Dbased%20manner.

Dinehart & Manfra, & Grissmer, E. (2014, March 18). Handwriting in early childhood education: Current

research and future implications. SAGE Journals.

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1468798414522825

Huffman, J. M., & Fortenberry, C. (2011, September). Helping Preschoolers Prepare for Writing: Developing

Fine Motor Skills. https://eric.ed.gov/. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ959776

Swartz, M. I. (2005). “Playdough: What’s Standard about It?,.” https://www.naeyc.org/.

https://www.naeyc.org/our-work/families/playdough-power#

The research topic conceptualized is an…

_____ a. Action Research
_____ b. Applied Research

Mentored and evaluated by:

*
Signature over printed name of research mentor
Research Mentor

Reviewed:

MARIBEL S. PEREZ
SEPS, Planning and Research
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