The document outlines the process and guidelines for conducting action research in education, emphasizing its role in improving instructional practices and student learning. It includes instructions for formulating research titles, developing context and rationale, and structuring research proposals, as well as methodologies for data collection and analysis. Additionally, it specifies requirements for presenting the research findings in oral and poster formats.

1. ACTION
RESEARCH
By:
AGUSTIN A. PANDOMA
SEPS-Planning & Research

2.  is a process that allows educators to learn
about their own instructional practices and
to continue to improve student learning”
(Rawlinson & Little, 2004).
 is a continuous and reflective process where
educators make instructional decisions in
their classrooms based on student needs
reflected by classroom data (Hewitt & Little,
2005).
Action Research

3. Stimulus of teachers changes,
including changes in their pedagogy,
changes in their thinking, and
changes in their confidence, which
leads to professional growth and
development (Sax and Fisher, 2001).
Role Action Research

4. DepEd
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Series
of 2017
Research
Management
Guidelines

5. Formulating
research title

6. Concise
 Identify actual variables or
theoretical issues
Under investigation and the
relationship between them
 10-12 words (APA); up to 17
words (DepEd)
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7. Avoid using abbreviations,
and redundant words such
as “A Study of” or “An
Experimental Investigation
of”
Make it interesting or
“catchy”
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8. 8
EXAMPLE
Computer Operated Simulation
(COS): An Alternative for
Unavailable Laboratory
Apparatus and Set-Ups
Learner’s Level of Science
Process Skills: Basis for 21st
Century Scientific Skills

9. Context
and
rationale

10. CONTEXT AND RATIONALE
 The context of the problem
(contextualization).
 the reason for conducting the
study.
 should answer the need for
conducting the research.
 should justify the significance
and novelty of the study.
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11. CONTEXT AND RATIONALE
To write your rationale, you
should first write a background on
what all research has been done
on your study topic. Follow this
with ‘what is missing’ or ‘what are
the open questions of the study’.
Identify the gaps in the literature
and emphasize why it is important
to address those gaps.
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12. ACTION
RESEARCH
QUESTIONS

13. ACTION RESEARCH
QUESTION
 used to guide the action
research process through the
design and conduct of data
collection, the analysis and
validation (triangulation) of
data, and the writing of the
report.
 Problems to be answered.
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14. PROPOSED
INNOVATION,
INTERVENTION
& STRATEGY

15. Localized, Indigenized &
Specific
Properly described and
presented
 PARTS: Rationale, Introduction,
Objectives
Methods, Monitoring &
Evaluation

16. ACTION
RESEARCH
METHODS

17. RESEARCH METHODS
 Participants and other Sources
of Information:
- specifically describe the respondents
(Learners, Teachers, Administrators,
Parents or any other stakeholders)
- State other sources of information
(previous research/studies, data bank and
etc.

18.  Random sampling
- Each member has an equal chance
of being selected.
- Has the most control
 Convenience sampling
- Whoever is available
RESEARCH SAMPLING

19. PROBABILITY
SAMPLING
 SIMPLE
RANDOM
 SYTEMATIC
 STRATIFIED
 CLUSTERED
RESEARCH SAMPLING
NON-PROBABILITY
SAMPLING
 CONVENIENCE
 QUOTA
 PURPOSIVE
 SNOWBALL

20. RESEARCH METHODS
 Data Gathering Method
- Describe the process of collecting data,
and the instruments to be used
(checklist, survey questionnaire, test
questions and etc.)
- Validation of the instruments is
necessary for the reliability of the result.

21. Settings/Locale
In Research

22.  Types of research settings:
- Natural or field settings
- Partially controlled settings
-Highly controlled or laboratory
settings
SETTINGS/LOCALE

23. RESEARCH METHODS
 Data Analysis Plan
- Describe the sampling technique, and
statistical tools to be utilized.
- Purposive sampling is the most
appropriate for ACTION RESEARCH.
- Simple Data Analysis will do.

24. ACTION
RESEARCH
WORKPLAN
AND
TIMELINES

25.  Pre-Implementation Phase
 Implementation Phase
 Post Implementation
 Dissemination and Actual
Training/Workshop
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ACTION RESEARCH WORKPLAN AND
TIMELINES

26. COST
ESTIMATES

27.  Briefly describe the cost
estimates of your proposal
depending on the allocated
fund from the MOOE
(Research Fund) Local Fund
(LGU, Canteen) or Basic
Education Research Fund
(BERF)
COST ESTIMATES

28. PLANS FOR
DISSEMINATI
ON AND
UTILIZATION

29.  Describe how are you going to
disseminate the result of your
study.
 The Utilization of the Data for
future researches.
PLANS FOR DISSEMINATION AND
UTILIZATION

30. REFERENCE
S
 APA
FORMAT

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32. FAQs

33. FAQs

34. FAQs
The full version of the paper shall:
 not exceed 3,500 words
 single space,
 using A4 size bond paper
 with “arial” font style,
 and font size “11”
 Margin (Left-1.5” Right-1” Top-1” Bottom-1”)

35. FAQs
• Title
• Abstract (not more than 200 words)
• Major Parts:
I. Context and Rationale
II. Action Research Questions
III. Innovation, Intervention and Strategy
IV. Action Research Methodology
a. Research Method
b. Participants and/or Other Sources of Data and Information
c. Data Gathering Method
d. Data Analysis Techniques
V. Discussion of Results
VI. Reflection (Qualitative Research) or Conclusion and Recommendation
(Quantitative Research)
(Full Paper Content)

36. Contest Mechanics (Oral Presentation)
1. The oral presentation shall last for 15 minutes per Oral Presenter with 5
minutes for interpellation.
2. Each paper presenter for Oral Presentation will present the gist of the
following:
a. Context and Rationale;
b. Action Research Questions/Objectives;
c. Innovation, Intervention, and Strategy;
d. Action Research Methodology;
e. Discussion of Results;
f. Reflection (Qualitative Research)
g. Conclusion and Recommendation (Quantitative Research);
h. References.

37. Contest Mechanics (Poster Presentation)
Poster Category shall adhere to the following guidelines:
a) Use vertical (portrait) lay out at 48x36 inches size or 3’x4’
b) The font size is not less than “18”.
c) Poster should include the following:
a. Title;
b. Abstract;
c. Context and Rationale;
d. Action Research Questions;
e. Innovation, Intervention and Strategy; Action
f. Research Methods;
g. Discussion of Results;
h. Reflection (Qualitative Research)
i. Conclusion and Recommendation (Quantitative Research)
j. References.

38. THANK YOU
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