Action Research

Preparation
by: Michael John S. Rañada, Ed.D
Lecturer/ Resource Speaker
Objectives:
At the end of this session, the participants
should be able to:
understand the content, features, and
processes involved in the conduct and
preparation of Action Research;
determine possible research problem/s;
identify the benefits of conducting an
Action Research.
Give your idea/s to the following:

Action Research
Basic Research
Intervention
Dependent Variable
BERF
What is Action Research?
This type of research studies an on-going practice
of a school, organization, or institution for the
purpose of obtaining results that will bring
improvement in the system
A process of systematic, reflective inquiry to
improve educational practices or resolve problems
in any operating unit (i.e. school, classroom, office)
It is focused on the immediate application, not on
the development of a theory
 It puts emphasis on a problem in a local setting
Why do we need to conduct AR?
Teachers/School Heads are encouraged to
conduct action research that would improve
teaching and learning. Specifically, in the
Position and Competency Profile of Master
Teachers, Master Teachers and School
Heads are expected to conduct in-depth
studies or action researches on instructional
problems and to conduct at least one action
research every year respectively.
Parts of AR Proposal

Based on DepEd Order No. 16, s. 2017 – BERF Requirements

CONTEXT AND RATIONALE
The nature, extent and salience of the identified
problem or issue are comprehensively discussed.
Different aspects of the action research setting are
elaborated showing in depth and critical analysis of
the situation.

Provides with a bird’s eye view of the situation in

your area of concern

Provides a clearer understanding of the present

dissatisfying practice / situation that needs to be
improved
CONTEXT AND RATIONALE
Important Elements:
• Expectation
• Target / Mandate
• Psychological and educational theories,
concepts and principles
• Current Situation
• What is your current practice?
• How are you teaching? (strategy,
methodology, IMs, practice)
• Current Performance
• Gap
ACTION RESEARCH QUESTIONS

Identifies the problem/s which will be

addressed by the research in terms of
investigating or testing an idea; trying out
solutions to a problem; creating a new
procedure or system; explaining a
phenomenon; or a combination of any of these.
The research question(s) logically proceeds
from the context of the inquiry. It clearly relates
to the identified problem or issue and conveys
the desired change or improvement.
PROPOSED INNOVATION,
INTERVENTION AND STRATEGY

The rationale, extent and limitation

of the intervention, innovation or
strategy are explained in detail. Its
plausibility as a way to address the
problem or issue is given support.
Action Research Methods
Participant and/or other sources of Data
and Information
Data Gathering Methods
Ethical Issues
Plan for Data Analysis
Participant and/or other sources of
Data and Information
Details are provided about the target
participants (ex: number,
characteristics, sampling procedure, if
any) and/or other sources of data and
information. Clear rationale for their
inclusion in the study is given.
Data Gathering Methods
The proposal explains why the selected
gathering method(s) is suited to the
nature and purpose of the action
research. The data gathering
method(s) is aligned with the research
questions(s). Research instruments, if
any, are appropriate for obtaining the
desired kind of data/information.
Ethical Issues
The ethical concerns in research should be
discussed.
• Were the participants of your research
informed that they are going to be part of a
research? If Yes, how did you inform them?
• If the respondents are children, the parents
should also be informed that their children
will be part of your study.
• Did you use any literature? If yes, did you
acknowledge them properly?
Plan for Data Analysis
The selected method of data analysis is
shown to be appropriate to the nature
of the data/information to be gathered
and for addressing the research
question(s).
ACTION RESEARCH WORK PLAN
AND TIMELINES
A detailed work plan is provided covering
start to completion of the action research.
Timelines are realistic and show concretely
how the action research will unfold over the
allowed period. The overall plan reflects the
proponent’s capacity to concretize ideas
into clear and sequential steps to be
undertaken.
ACTION RESEARCH WORK PLAN
AND TIMELINES
        Resources  
Strategies Program Activities Task Timeline
Persons Materials Cost of
Involved Materials
     
         
COST ESTIMATES
A detailed breakdown of items with their
corresponding costs is furnished. The items
and costs reasonable reflect the funding
needs of the research, and adhere to BERF
guidelines. The overall plan reflects the
proponent’s capacity to project specific
expenses that she / he will be accountable
for.
COST ESTIMATES
Activities Item Description Quantity Unit Unit Cost Total Account
           

ACTIVITIES ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT UNIT COST TOTAL AMOUNT

Preparation of Research Ink 1 Pc 385 Php. 385.00

Proposal Bond paper 1 Ream 180 Php 180.00
Folder 4 Pc 10 Php. 40.00
Internet Load     1000 Php. 1,000.00
Fastener 1 Box 55 Php. 55.00
Plans for Dissemination and
Utilization
Activities to be done after the conduct
and submission of the completed action
research report (Oral Presentation of the
study to trainings/seminar, publication of
the study and etc.).
Strategies Program Activities Task Resources Timeline
Physical Material Financial
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References
USE APA (AMERICAN
PSYCHOLOGICAL
ASSOCIATION) STYLE
PROBLEM SENSING

What are the common problems

that you have encountered in your
classroom/office/district/division? List
down at least five on the sheet
provided/notebook.
Time allotment: 3 minutes
Which among the problems you
have listed needs the most urgency?
Time allotment: 2 minute
Problem Sensing Chart
Direct Causes Problem Direct
Consequences
 What are the Identify the problem/s  What are the
underlying causes of in your classroom consequences of the
the problem/s? /school/district that problem identified?
you want to FOCUS on.  
Activity # 2: Fill out the PS CHART
Directions: Considering the most critical problem you
have identified, complete the chart below with the needed
information. Do the activity for 3 minutes only.

Direct Causes Problem Direct

Consequences
 What are the Identify the problem/s  What are the
underlying causes of in your classroom consequences of the
the problem/s? /school/district that problem identified?
you want to FOCUS on.  
Objective Sensing Chart
Direct Objective Direct
Interventions Consequences
 What interventions/ Now that the problem  If you will be able to
actions are you going is identified together attain your objective,
to implement ? with the causes and what will be its
consequences, what is consequences?
now your objective?  

Direct Objective Direct

Interventions Consequences
Use of MTB HOME To master the Improved/Increased
MODULAR ACTIVITY
competencies and academic performance
of pupils at risk
skills in for the fourth
grading period
Activity # 3: Fill out the OS CHART
Directions: After successfully completing your PS CHART,
you are now ready to fill in your OS CHART. Do it in 3
minutes.

Direct Objective Direct

Interventions Consequences
 What interventions/ Now that the problem  If you will be able to
actions are you going is identified together attain your objective,
to implement ? with the causes and what will be its
consequences, what is consequences?
now your objective?  
 KNOWING THE VARIABLES

INDEPENDENT DEPENDENT VARIABLE

VARIABLE

Use of MTB ACADEMIC

PERFORMANCE
HOME
OF GRADE 3
MODULAR PUPILS AT RISK
ACTIVITY
 Activity # 4: KNOWING THE VARIABLES
Directions: Fill in the box with your independent and dependent variable.
Time allotment is 5 minutes.
INDEPENDENT DEPENDENT VARIABLE
VARIABLE

Use of MTB ACADEMIC

PERFORMANCE
HOME
OF GRADE 3
MODULAR PUPILS AT RISK
ACTIVITY
MY TITLE
What are the characteristics of a good research title?

1. The dependent and independent variable should

be in the title. (Intervention and the expected
outcome)
2. Indicate accurately the subject and scope of the
study.
3. Use of Acronyms is allowed to catch the
attention of the reader. An acronym is
considered as one word. In cases where grade
level is placed, use Hindu Arabic Number (e.g.
Grade 5)
4. Use words that promote positive
connotation (avoid the words “lack”)

5. Use of words: Maximum of 15 words

excluding the function words.

6. In case of Qualitative research, use

declarative question form for the title.

7. Title format: ALL CAPITAL LETTER.

Not bold, not underlined.
IMPROVING THE ACADEMIC
PERFORMANCE OF GRADE 3
PUPILS AT RISK THROUGH
MTB HOME MODULAR
ACTIVITY
 Activity # 5: MY TITLE

Construct the
title of your
research for
four minutes.
 Action Research Template
TITLE
I. Context and Rationale
II. Action Research Questions
III. Proposed Innovation,
Intervention, and Strategy
IV. Action Research Methods
a. Participants and/or other
Sources of Data and Info
b. Data Gathering Methods
c. Data Analysis Plan
V. Action Research Work Plan
and Timelines
VI. Cost Estimates
VII.Plans for Dissemination and
Utilization
VIII.References
Based on DepEd Order No. 16, s. 2017 – BERF Requirements
Basic Research Template
TITLE
I. Introduction and Rationale
II. Literature Review
III. Research Questions
IV. Scope and Limitations
V. Research Methodology
a. Sampling
b. Data Collection
c. Ethical Issues
d. Plan for Data Analysis
VI. Timetable/Gantt Chart
VII. Cost Estimates
VIII.Plans for Disseminations
and Advocacy
IX. References
YOU ARE NOW READY TO
TAKE OFF!