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“ACTION RESEARCH” BJ V. Abubo What is an Action Research? What is an Action Research? Action Research (AR) is a disciplined inquiry done by a teacher with the intent that the research will change and improve his or her pracrtices in the future. This reseaerch is carried ou...

“ACTION RESEARCH” BJ V. Abubo What is an Action Research? What is an Action Research? Action Research (AR) is a disciplined inquiry done by a teacher with the intent that the research will change and improve his or her pracrtices in the future. This reseaerch is carried out within the context of the teacher’s environment - that is, with the students and at the school in which the teacher works - on questions that deal with educational matters at hand. What is an Action Research? Action Research (AR) is a process of studying a real school or classroom situation to understand and improve the quality of actions or instruction. it is a systematic and orderly way for teachers to observe their practice or to explore a problem and a possible course of action What is an Action Research? Action research (AR) is a systematic and reflective inquiry conducted by practitioners (such as teachers, educators, or professionals) to improve their own practices, solve problems, or address challenges within their specific context. Types of Action Research Importance of Action Research The primary purpose of action research is to bring about positive changes (empowerment and improvement). Key Principles of Action Research 1. Collaboration: Action research often involves collaboration among educators, administrators, and other stakeholders. This collaborative approach enhances the collective capacity for problem- solving and improvement. Key Principles of Action Research 2. Reflection and Iteration: Action research encourages reflective practice among educators. This reflective process helps teachers gain insights into their own teaching methods, beliefs, and values, fostering professional growth. Key Principles of Action Research 3. Participatory Approach: Participants actively engage in the research process, contributing their insights and perspectives. This participatory approach empowers practitioners to take an active role in shaping their professional practices. Key Principles of Action Research 4. Contextualized Understanding Through action research, teachers can identify strategies and instructional methods that are most effective for their students. This personalized approach allows educators to adapt their teaching to better meet the diverse needs of individual learners in the classroom. Key Principles of Action Research 5. Cyclic Process The cyclical nature of action research is a fundamental characteristic that distinguishes it from other research approaches. The process typically involves a continuous and iterative cycle of stages which includes the following Key Principles of Action Research 5. Cyclic Process A. Planning (or Identifying an Issue): The cycle begins with the identification of a specific issue or problem that the practitioner wants to address or investigate. This involves defining the problem, setting goals, and planning the actions to be taken to address the issue. Key Principles of Action Research 5. Cyclic Process B. Acting (or Implementing Strategies): In this stage, the planned actions are carried out in the real-world setting. These actions are often interventions or changes designed to address the identified issue. The implementation phase is a crucial step in the process. Key Principles of Action Research 5. Cyclic Process C. Observing (or Data Collection): Once the actions are implemented, the practitioner collects data to observe and document the effects of the interventions. This data can take various forms, such as qualitative or quantitative observations, surveys, interviews, or assessments. Key Principles of Action Research 5. Cyclic Process D. Reflecting (or Analyzing Data): The collected data is then analyzed and interpreted in the context of the original problem or issue. Practitioners reflect on the outcomes, considering what worked well, what didn't, and why. Reflection involves a critical examination of the data to draw conclusions and gain insights. Key Principles of Action Research 5. Cyclic Process PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS of ACTION RESEARCH A. Classroom-based Examples 1. Teacher Jerics Channel 2. A teacher in Cebu uses tiktok dances B. School-based Initiatives 1. Catch-up Fridays Characteristics of an Effective Research Title A good title ensure accomplishes 4 goals: 1. A good title predicts the content of the research paper 2. A good tilte should be interesting to the reader. 3. It should reflect the tone of the writing 4. It should contain important keywords that will make it easier to be located during keyword search. Steps in Writing a Title for Action Research 1. Identify specific problem Example: Extreme absenteeism of grade 8 students Steps in Writing a Title for Action Research 2. Determine the main objective of your study Example: to solve extreme absenteeism of grade 8 students Steps in Writing a Title for Action Research 3. Come up with a specific solution to solve the problem (intervention) Example: Strategic Task-Based Affirmative Reinforcements (STAR) Technique Steps in Writing a Title for Action Research 4. Comebine all the three elements “Combatting Extreme Absenteeism of Grade 8 students Using Strategic Task-Based Affirmative Reinforcements (STAR) Technique in Mathematics Classroom” Steps in Writing a Title for Action Research Steps in Writing a Title for Action Research Another Example: Specific Problem: Poor Problem Solving Skills in Impulse and Momentum Specific Objective: Enhance the knowledge of Grade 9 Specific Solution: Four-Step model approach Steps in Writing a Title for Action Research Steps in Writing a Title for Action Research Another Example: “Enhancing Problem-Solving Skills in Impulse and Momentum: A Four-Step Model Approach Among Grade 9 students” Steps in Writing a Title for Action Research Steps in Writing a Title for Action Research Another Example: Specific Problem: Poor performance in Geometry Specific Objective: Improve the performance of Grade 8 Specific Solution: Collaborative Activities Steps in Writing a Title for Action Research Steps in Writing a Title for Action Research Another Example: “THE USE OF COLLABORATIVE ACTIVITIES IN IMPROVING THE MATHEMATICS PERFORMANCE OF THE GRADE 8 STUDENTS” Steps in Writing a Title for Action Research “Combatting Extreme Absenteeism of Grade 8 students Using Strategic Task-Based Affirmative Reinforcements (STAR) Technique in Mathematics Classroom” 1. How is the attendance of the controlled and experimental group described before and after the use of the STAR technique? Steps in Writing a Title for Action Research “Combatting Extreme Absenteeism of Grade 8 students Using Strategic Task-Based Affirmative Reinforcements (STAR) Technique in Mathematics Classroom” 2. Is there a significant difference between the attendance of the controlled group and experimental group? Steps in Writing a Title for Action Research “Combatting Extreme Absenteeism of Grade 8 students Using Strategic Task-Based Affirmative Reinforcements (STAR) Technique in Mathematics Classroom” 3. What insights and perceptions can be drawn from the learners related to the intervention? Activity: CHALLENGES POTENTIAL ACTION RESEARCH SPECIFIC EXPERT INTERVENTIO TITLE QUESTIONS FEEDBACK NS 1. 2. 3. THANK YOU