LAIYA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
In-Service Training:
WRITING AN ACTION RESEARCH
October 27, 2015
Ang walang kamatayang
TRUE or FALSE.
1. Action research is not a formal research.
2. Every teacher prepares an action research.
3. In schools, the subject of an action research
is always academic in nature.
4. In school, an action research may focus on an
individual or a group.
5. The results of an educational action research is
confidential and may not be used by other teachers.
Action Research vs. Formal Research
A. TRAINING NEEDED BY RESEARCHER
Extensive training is needed for formal researchers.
Such training is not required from action researchers.
Action Research vs. Formal Research
B. Goals
Formal Research: Generalizable Knowledge;
Action Research: Solutions to Local Situation
Action Research vs. Formal Research
C. Methods of Identifying Problems
Formal Research: Review of Previous Research;
Action Research: Problems Faced in the Workplace
Action Research vs. Formal Research
D. Procedures for Literature Review
Formal Research: extensive;
Action Research: limited.
Action Research vs. Formal Research
E. Sampling
Formal Research: random/representative;
Action Research: students/clients.
Remember: Action researches belong more to
REPORTORIAL WRITING than to ACADEMIC WRITING.
PARTS OF AN ACTION RESEARCH
PARTS OF AN ACTION RESEARCH
I. Title
II. Introduction
III. Background of the Study
IV. Review of Related Studies and Literature
V. The Problem
VI. Solutions/Interventions Made by the Teacher to
Remedy the Problem
[Link]/Findings
VIII. Conclusion
IX. Recommendations and Suggestions
X. Bibliography
Title
Summarizes the entirety of
the paper.
It specifies (1) the goal of the intervention
and (2) the subject/s of the intervention.
Ex1. Improving the Word Recognition Abilities of
Daniel Padilla, G7-Kapamilya (SY 2015-2016)
Ex2. The Poor Performance in Science of Grade
Five Diamond
Introduction
Provides an overview of the
key concept/s of the paper.
Ex.
A discussion of reading/ basic
arithmetic/ adolescent psychology/
common problems of adolescents
like absenteeism
May be written in three to five paragraphs.
Background of the Study
Provides the reason that
compelled you to intervene.
Ex. The Grade Five Diamond Class is composed of forty five (45) pupils , seventeen males (17) and
twenty- eight (28) females. Although it is the first section in Grade Five of Manghinao Elementary School,
this set of pupils belongs to heterogeneous group. This class showed poor performance in Science
subject from Grade III up to Grade IV. Their Science teachers in the former years complained
about their low scores in varied tests administered throughout the years. The consolidated
grades of this set of pupils for the past two consecutive years in the five core learning areas
such as Filipino, English, Science, Mathematics, and MAKABAYAN revealed that Science subject
got the lowest final rating at the end of the year. A few of the pupils also obtained high scores in
quizzes, summative tests and periodical tests . Others got passing scores. Still others failed in the tests.
A paragraph or two will do.
Review of Related Literature and
(Actual) Studies
Presents strong bases for
the action research.
Literature: encyclopedias, books, blogs, articles
from periodicals, general references, etc.
Studies: action research, thesis/formal
research, articles from research/scientific
journals, etc (.pdf)
A minimum of three sources is desirable. Use the
Author-Date Format, i.e. Sullivan (2009) found out
The Problem
Presents the difficulties (in operation)
encountered by the researcher. (When?)
Also presents proofs of these difficulties:
test scores, incident reports, quarterly grades,
etc.
May be presented in three to four paragraphs.
Suggested Solutions
Presents the steps taken by the
teacher to remedy the problem.
Suggested Solutions
Home Visitation
Suggested Solutions:
Test Results (Pre-Test, Post-Test, NAT Scores,
NCAE Scores, etc)
Enrichment
Experimental/Control
Exercises or
Groups
Drills
Parents Assembly
Homeroom Guidance
Inviting Resource Speakers
Attending Seminars/Trainings
Field Trip
Letter
Counseling
Writing
Questionnaires/Surveys
Book Flooding /Book Clubbing
Pep Talks
Mentoring/Coaching/Consultancy
Family Day/Hiking/Parents Day
Film Viewing
Buddies/ Guardian
Role Playing
Pre/Post Conferences
Practicum/OJT/Immersion
Tutorials
Observation:
Diary/Journal
Shadow/Formal
Writing
Exchange Systems
Tape Recording
Results/Findings
Enumerates the observable effects, if
any, of the intervention.
Usually, we look at the grades as a gauge for
measuring results.
A comparison of grades/incidence before and
after intervention may be presented.
A two to three-paragraph discussion will do.
Conclusion
Evaluates the results as either
effective or ineffective.
This part is, therefore, an evaluation of the
intervention and an interpretation of the results
and findings.
A two to four-paragraph discussion will do.
Recommendations
and Suggestions
Explains the effectiveness of the study and
enumerates what other teachers may do.
Of course, these recommendations may not be
generalized to the point of arching over
theoretical ideas.
A two to three-paragraph discussion will do.
Bulleted/numbered lists may also be used.
Bibliography
Lists the references used by the
researcher.
For the sake of uniformity, let us use the American
Psychological Association Format (APA).
Arrange sources alphabetically using hanging
indentation.
