This lesson plan is an invaluable resource for teachers who aim to enhance their students' research skills and build a deeper understanding of qualitative research practices. It offers a comprehensive and practical approach for qualitative research teachers to teach their students how to write a research problem with the components of main problem and subproblems. It includes clear and measurable lesson objectives, as well as a motivation section to inspire students to value the importance of research problem writing. The lesson proper follows a structured process, covering key steps such as conducting background research, selecting research topics, and finding data. The assessment and assignment sections provide a clear framework for evaluating student progress and understanding of the research problem components.

1. Interactive Lesson Plan: How to Write a Research Problem
I. Lesson Objectives:
• Identify the components of a research problem, including the main problem and
subproblems
• Develop an understanding of the characteristics of a good research problem
• Apply the steps in writing a research problem
II. Motivation:
Begin the lesson by asking the students to think of a research topic they are interested in.
Write their answers on the board. Then, ask them to share what they think a research problem is
and why it is important in conducting research.
III. Lesson Proper:
Introduction to Research Problem (10 minutes)
• Define a research problem and why it is important in conducting research.
• Discuss the components of a research problem: the main problem and subproblems.
• Present the characteristics of a good research problem, such as specificity, relevance, and
feasibility.
Identifying the Main Problem (20 minutes)
• Provide examples of research topics and ask the students to identify the main problem in
each example.
• Guide the students through a process of breaking down the research topic into more specific
areas of inquiry.
• Encourage the students to ask questions and propose ideas that can help them identify the
main problem.
Developing Subproblems (20 minutes)
• Explain to the students how subproblems can help narrow the main problem’s focus.
• Provide examples of subproblems and ask the students to identify the main problem each
subproblem addresses.
• Instruct the students to develop their own subproblems for the main problem they identified
earlier.
Writing the Research Problem (20 minutes)
• Provide a template for writing a research problem that includes the main problem and
subproblems.
• Ask the students to write their own research problem based on the main problem and
subproblems they identified earlier.
• Provide feedback and guidance to help the students refine their research problem.

2. IV. Assessment and Assignment:
• Ask the students to peer-review each other's research problems using the characteristics of
a good research problem presented earlier in the lesson.
• Assign the students to conduct further research on the research problem they developed
based on the proposed title that each group was assigned to conduct. Instruct them to use
the research problem they developed to guide their research and to develop additional
research questions.
Closing: Wrap up the lesson by asking the students to reflect on what they learned and how
they can apply it to their own research interests. Encourage them to continue practicing the skills
they learned in writing effective research problems.