Online Assignment

1. ASWATHYS.U
2015
ActionResearchinSocialScience
Baselios marthoma Mathews ll
training college
Kottarakkara

2. ONLINE ASSIGNMENT
Topic: Actionresearch in social science
2o14-2015
Preparedby: Aswathy.s.u
Option: socialscience
BaseliosMarthoma Mathews ll Training College
Kottarakkara
Submitted to: Mis.Nimmy Varghese (lecturer)

3. INTRODUCTION
Action research is the term which describes the integration of action
(implementing a plan) with research (developing an understanding of the
effectiveness of this implementation).
The original concept is sometimes attributed to Kurt Levin (1890–1947).
Research often conjures a picture in people’s minds of academics
working in isolation For years proving theories. As distinct from
academic research, those involved in action Research participates in an
ongoing testing and monitoring of improvements in their practice.

4. They work in a collaborative way to identify issues in their organization
and develop Processes for improvement. In education, action research is
also known as teacher research.
It is one method teacher’s use for improvement in both their practice and
their students’ Learning outcomes. The central goal of action research is
positive educational change.
This change impacts significantly on the teachers involved and how they
teach. In a school setting, participants could include teachers, students,
parents and community members.
As in all forms of research, records are kept of the process and findings
are published or Presented to a wider audience

5. What is action research?
As the name suggests, action research is a methodology which has the
Dual aims of action and research... action to bring about change in some
Community or organization or program research to increase
Understanding on the part of the researcher or the client, or both (and
Often some wider community)
There are in fact action research methods whose main emphasis is on
action, with research as a fringe benefit. At the extreme, the “research”
May take the form of increased understanding on the part of those most
Directly involved.
For this form of action research the outcomes are change, and learning

6. For those who take part. This is the form which I most often use.
In other forms, research is the primary focus. The action is then often a
By-product. Such approaches typically seek publication to reach a wider
Audience of researchers. In these, more attention is often given to the
design of the research than to other aspects.
OBJECTIVES OF ACTION RESEARCH
* To improve the working condition of school plant
* To develop the scientific attitudes of teachers and principles
of study their problems
* To bring excellence in school workers
* To root out the traditional and mechanical environment of school
* To raise the level of performance and level of aspiration of the
students

7. ACTION RE SEARCH CYCL E

8. RELATION BETWEEN ACTION RESEARCH&SOCIALSCIENCE
* In improving and modifying the classroom teaching strategies
tactics and teaching aids
* In developing interests attitudes and values of the students towards
their studies
* In dealing with classroom problems relating to discipline and code of
conduct
* In assigning the home work so that students should take interest in
completing it
* In dealing with the problems of poor attendance in class as well as in
school and coming late in school

9. STEPS OF ACTION RESEARCH
1) Identification of problems
2) Definition and delimitation the problem
3) Analysis the causes of the problem
4) Formulating the causes of the problem
5) Design for testing the action hypotheses
6) Conclusion of action research project

10. Characteristics of action research
 It is participant-driven and reflective
 It is collaborative
 It is a dynamic process
 It leads to change and the improvement of practice not just
knowledge in itself
 It is context- specific
 It is carried out by practitioners rather than outside researchers
 It aim at changing things
 A plan of action
 Sharing research

11. Purpose of conducting action research
 Action research is a method used for improving practice. it involves
action,
Evaluation and critical reflection and based on the evidence gathered
change in practice are then implemented.
 Action research is participative and collaborative; it is undertaken by
individuals with a common purpose.
 It is situation-based and context specific.
 It develops reflection based on interpretations made by the
participants.
 Knowledge is created through action and at the point of application.
 Action research can involve problem solving, if the solution to the
problem leads to the improvement of practice.

12. Benefits of action research in social science
I. Teachers investigate their own practice in new ways ,looking
deeper in what they and their students actually do and failed to do.
II. Teachers develop a deeper understanding of students, the teacher
learning process and their role in the education of both teachers and
students
III. Encourage educators to reflect on their practice
IV. Promotes a process of testing new ideas
V. Foster a democratic approach to education
VI. Professional development and school improvement are core aspects
for any teacher who engages in action research

13. AN EXAMPLE- ACTION RESEARCH FROM SOCIAL STUDIES
1.Topic of the Action research : The Geography students are not using
Maps &Atlas in school
2.The background of the research : During the last few years, it has been observed
that students are not using Maps & Atlas in
Geography class. The problem is located in
Standard Vlll.
3.Objectives : * To Develop interest in using the Maps &Atlas
In Geography school.
* To develop the understanding about the use
Of Maps &Atlas in Geography.
*To raise the level of performance in Geography.
4.Need & significance : The study of Geography is very essential and
useful for the students. it provide the general
knowledge about the human phenomenon. The
standard of Geography teaching may be raised
by using Maps & Atlas in the classroom. The
Result of Geography Examination may be
Improved.
5. Analysis of the Problem : The causes of the problem may analyzed with
the following table.

14. TABLE 1
7 Action Hypothesis : The interest of using maps and atlas may be
Developed by using the proper teaching aid
in teaching Geography class.
8 Design for testing Action Hypothesis
Causes Evidence
 The teachers do not stress on the
use of Maps
 The Geography maps are not
available in the school
 Most of the students do not have
an atlas
 The geography teachers are not
using Maps in teaching
 Teachers experience and
observation
 No Geography laboratory and
stock book entries
 Enquiries from students
 Students opinion and teacher
observation And experience

15. TABLE– 2
9 Analysis and Interpretation : Through the design of action hypothesis the data
Obtained may presented as follows
TABLE 3
Initiation Activities Techniques
Conduct a pre test to check the location
Skill of students.
The teacher will use proper maps chart
And models in his teaching
Teacher will enhance the use of maps
By the students
Conduct a post test to analyse the
improvement
Providing an outline world map to
locate ten places
The lesson will be developed with the
help of teaching aids
By providing home assignments using
different maps
By providing another world map locate
10 different maps.
Class average of finding location in pre-
test
4/10
Class average of finding location in
post-test
7/10

16. CHART REPRESENTATION
8-
7-
6-
5-
4-
3-
1-
0-
Pre-test Post-test
The table &figure shows that there is a considerable improvement in the
use of maps by student after the treatment.
10. CONCLUSION: The Geography teaching will be more fruitful if
we use maps &Atlas In the class room. Following are some of the
suggestion to improveGeography teaching.
* Use Maps & Atlas in teaching Geography as necessary.
*Always provide assignments for students by using Maps
& Atlas

17. Conclusion
Action research as a methodological approach to solving social
problems. The action research is helping to improve the school and
classroom teaching. National council of education research has been
taken interest teaching. National council of education research has been
taken interest in the action research project the N C E R T have been
conducting seminar and workshops for teachers. The action research is
helping to the social science teachers to improve them and use very use
full teaching strategies.
REFERENCE
 Aggarwal, J.C (2003).Teaching of social studies: A practical
approach.mumbai;vikas publishing house.
 Chauhan, S.S (2006).advanced educational psychology:Newdelhi.