2. RESEARCH FRAMEWORK
•Legal Basis
• DepEd Order No. 39, s. 2016 Basic Education Research
Agenda(BERA)
• DepEd Order No 16, s. 2017 Research Management Guideline (RMG)
• DepEd Memorandum No. 144, s. 2017 DepEd Supplemental
Research Guides
3. ACTION RESEARCH DEFINED
• In schools, action research refers to a wide variety of evaluative,
investigative, and analytical research methods designed to diagnose
problems or weaknesses—whether organizational, academic, or
instructional—and help educators develop practical solutions to
address them quickly and efficiently.
4. THE ROLE OF RESEARCH IN EDUCATION
• Educational research is an undertaking to review and
improve educational practice. In one case, educational practitioners
conduct research by themselves in order to review their own
practices, while in another, non-practitioners undertake
the research.
5. THE NEED TO CONDUCT ACTION RESEARCH
THE MAIN PURPOSE OF ACTION RESEARCH
• to determine ways to enhance the lives of children
(Mills, 2011).
• At the same time, action research can enhance the
lives of those professionals who work within
educational systems.
6. CHARACTERISTICS OF ACTION RESEARCH
• Action research is systematic multi-staged cyclical process,
which seeks to improve practice through the
implementation of informed and incremental change.
• Action research is not done in isolation but seeks out
opportunities for collaboration and the participation of
other agents.
7. Annex 2 DepEd Order No. 16, s.2017
A. Basic Research Proposal Template B. Action Research Template
I. Introduction and Rationale I. Context and Rationale
II. Literature Review II. Action Research Questions
III. Research Questions III. Proposed Innovation, Intervention, &
Strategy
IV. Scope and Limitation IV. Action Research Methods
V. Research Methodology a. Participants/Other Sources of Data &
Information
a. Sampling b. Data Gathering Methods
b. Data Collection c. Data Analysis Plan
c. Ethical Issues V. Action Research Work Plan and Timelines
d. Plan for Data Analysis VI. Cost Estimates
VI. Timetable/Gantt Chart VII. Plans for Dissemination and Utilization
VII. Cost Estimates VIII. References
VIII. Plans for Dissemination and Advocacy
IX. References
8. Annex 6 of DepEd Order No. 16, s.2017
A. COMPLETED BASIC RESEARCH B. COMPLETED ACTION RESEARCH
I. Title Page I. Title Page
II. Abstract II. Abstract
III. Acknowledgement III. Acknowledgement
IV. Introduction of the Research IV. Context and Rationale
V. Literature Review V. Innovation, Intervention, and Strategy
VI. Research Questions VI. Action Research Questions
VII. Scope and Limitation VII. Action Research Methods
VIII. Research Methodology a. Participants and/or other Sources of
Data/Info
a. Sampling b. Data Gathering Methods
b. Data Collection VIII. Discussion of Results and Reflection
IX. Discussion of Results & Recommendations IX. Action Plan
X. Dissemination & Advocacy Plans X. References
XI. References XI. Financial Report
XII. Financial Report
10. RESEARCH AGENDA CATEGORY
One Main Research Theme
Teaching & Learning
Child Protection
Human Resource Development
Governance
11. Cross Cutting Theme, if available
DRRM
Gender and Development
Inclusive Education
Others
12. HOW DO YOU WRITE AN ACTION RESEARCH?
• What Should We Include in an Action Research Report?
• Describe the context where the action research takes place. (e.g, the
school in which you teach. ...)
• Contain a statement of your research focus. ...
• Detail the method(s) used. ...
• Highlight the research findings. ...
• Suggest implications.
13. HOW DO YOU WRITE RESEARCH TITLES?
Effective titles in academic research papers have several
characteristics.
Indicate accurately the subject and scope of the study.
• Avoid using abbreviations.
• Use words that create a positive impression and stimulate reader’s interest.
• Use current nomenclature from the field of study.
• The title summarizes the main idea or ideas of your study.
• A good title contains the fewest possible words that adequately describe the
contents and/or purpose of your research paper.
• The title is without doubt the part of a paper that is read the most, and it is
usually read first. If the title is too long it usually contains too many unnecessary
words
14. THINGS TO CONSIDER IN CONDUCTING ACTION
RESEARCH
A. TITLE-
Reflects the strategy, usually a project proposed or implemented
Does not exceed 15 words
Is catchy; ACRONYMS must clearly be spelled out
Observes the KISS (KEEP IT SHORT AND SIMPLE) rule
15. B. ABSTRACT-
Synthesizes the entire research
Gives brief description of the research, underscoring the
problem, context, strategies(actions implemented)’
summary of findings, conclusions, recommendations,
plans for advocacy)
Does not exceed 250 words
Note: (don’t just duplicate the intro/context; do not “copy-
paste” the other parts of the research)
16. C. CONTEXT AND RATIONALE-
CONTEXT
Briefly discusses the scenario; the title; the problem to be
addressed to.
RATIONALE
Cites the reasons to conduct a study
Includes the factors or sources of information
Note: (one page is good enough)
17. D. INTRODUCTION-
• Tells the scenario (the place/setting of the research)
• Includes Legal Basis, Framework or Model through which
the research is based
• Considers the deductive process of discussion (complex to
simplest; thus the setting is derived from Global/National,
Regional, Division, or School)
18. E. LITERATURE REVIEW-
• Note: Distinguish Literature vs. Studies (Local or Foreign)
LITERATURE-
Tells about articles (books, manuals, written works, printed
materials, etc.)that are related to the current
study/research
STUDIES-
Cites the previously conducted studies/researches that
have relevance to the present study(Note: min. of 5 lit. &
studies, reviewed & summarized)
19. LITERATURES/STUDIES-
Citations must be recent (the oldest citation is 5
years hence, from the current year)
Paraphrasing is important. So as to be “plagiarism
free”
20. F. THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK-
specifies which key variables influence a phenomenon of
interest and;
highlights the need to examine how those key
variables might differ and under what circumstances
plays an important role in guiding the entire process of
the research study. Theories are constructed in order to
explain, predict and master phenomena (e.g. relationships,
events, or the behavior).
21. G. CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK-
A diagramatic illustration of research design
(quanti or quali.) that figures out the framed or
formulated research questions;
determines the Research Methodology
• (Note: CF must be on top of the AR Questions)
22. H. INNOVATION; INTERVENTION; STRATEGY-
Reflects the ACTIONS based on the
issues/problems
Discusses the PROJECT (intervention) to address
the problem
23. I. RESEARCH QUESTIONS
• Determines the research design (quanti or quali)
• Contains:
Status- scenario
Problems- issues to be addressed
Causes &Effects- Factors of the problem
Possible Intervention (e.g. PROJECT)
Results- after implementing the strategy or Project or intervention
(Note: be careful on the significance being asked for: relationship
or difference)
24. J. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION-
(TABULAR OR GRAPHICAL PRESENTATION)
Presents the data (by table, as may be required)
Discusses the data (based on the table)
Analyzes data based on the table ( findings)
Interprets results based on descriptive or verbal interpretation
Anchors the results to the related literatures and or studies
Includes implication of the result to…. (WHOM)
25. K. ACTION PLAN-
Provides clear timetable and sequential flow of
activities, based on the result of the study, either “poor
or Excellent” result, a PLAN should target:
intervention ( for poor/undesirable result)
enhancement/sustainability-(for excellent or
desirable result)
26. PLAN-
PLAN should also include Proposed Budget or Fund
Allocation for the research (see: BASIC EDUCATION
RESEARCH FUND or BERF)
27. L. FINANCIAL REPORT-
• Includes list of expenses by stage (planning &
initialization until the final stage)
28. M. REFERENCES-
• Use APA Format (American Psychological Association)
• In alphabetical order
• By category of materials
29. Remember that common facts of today are
the products of yesterday’s RESEARCH, so
your research today would be the facts of
tomorrow.
-Dok J-
