This document defines and explains the process of action research. It states that action research is a process where teachers study their own instructional practices and student learning in order to improve. The process involves identifying a classroom problem, developing a plan to address it, collecting and analyzing data, and making instructional decisions and sharing results. It then outlines the phases of action research in more detail, including identifying problems, developing a research plan, collecting and analyzing data from multiple sources, and drawing conclusions to continue improving teaching practices.

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Lilian B. Salan
ICT Coordinator
Balingasag Central School

3. Action Research Defined:
• According to Richard A. Schmuck (1997)
Action research is a model of
professional development where educators
study student learning related to their own
teaching a process that allows to learn about
their own instructional practices and to
continue to monitor improved student learning.

4. Action Research Defined:
• Conducting action research provides
educators with an avenue to reflect on
one’s own teaching practices and
engage in self-directed learning with
the ultimate goal of improving student
learning.

5. • Action research is a natural extension
of good teaching.
Action Research Defined:
analyzing their needs
adjusting the curriculum
Important skills demonstrated by fine
teachers.
observing closely

6. • Action Research is a process through
which teachers collaborate in evaluating
practice, try out new strategies, and record
their work in a form that is understandable
by other teachers.
Action Research Defined:

7. The Action Research Process
ACTION
RESEARCH
Identifying a
Classroom
Problem
Developing &
Implementing an
Action Research
Plan
Using &
Sharing
Results
Collecting &
Analyzing Data

8. The Action Research Process
Action research never really ends because learning
is a cyclical process.

9. The Action Research Process
An action researcher is always observing,
analyzing, designing, assessing and
adjusting.
The cyclical nature of action research
provides teachers with ongoing opportunities
to reflect on and refine their own teaching -
practices.

10. The Phases of Action Research
1. Identifying the Classroom Problem
2. Developing and Implementing an Action
Research Plan
3. Collecting and Analyzing Data
4. Making Instructional Decisions and
Sharing Results

11. The Phases of Action Research
To begin the action research process, teachers
must first observe, questions and reflect on the
actual current situation in order to investigate the
classroom concerns.
- Beginning the Action Research Process
This activity five probing statements to guide this
initial phased of action research.
1. Identifying the Classroom Problem

12. The Phases of Action Research
After completing this activity, choose one concern
that is most important for the learners, that is a
priority learning need, and that can produce positive
results. Select target you can impact that aligned
with the curricular standards.
The problem statement will become the framework
of the action research.
1. Identifying the Classroom Problem

13. The Phases of Action Research
According to Hubbard and Power (1999)
Before engaging in the “research” of action
research, it is helpful to outline actions by
answering the “What” the “How” and the “When”
2. Developing and Implementing an Action
Research Plan

14. The Phases of Action Research
Describe the action research plan as a kind of
backbone for the study – skeletal frame on which to
hang all emerging thought about the research
question, data collection, and how to sustain the
research.
Consider different instructional approaches geared
towards meeting learners’ instructional goal.
2. Developing and Implementing an Action
Research Plan

15. The Phases of Action Research
In order to build a complete picture of learners’
learning abilities, data should be gathered from any
sources of information.
In research terminology, the process of collecting
multiple sources of data for every problem or issue
being studied is called triangulation. (Sagor 1992)
3. Collecting and Analyzing Data

16. The Phases of Action Research
Examples of classroom data collection tools include
but not limited to:
• Observation (checklists, anecdotal records,
charts/grid), interviews and conversations,
learners’ work, grades, reports cards, cumulative
records and test.
3. Collecting and Analyzing Data

17. The Phases of Action Research
After planning, teaching and collecting data, it is
very important to follow through by analyzing the
results of the action research and making
instructional decisions based on your findings.
“Where do I go next?”
4. Making Instructional Decisions and
Sharing Results

18. The Phases of Action Research
Once the learners meet the instructional goals
identified on the action research plan, it is time to
Share and Reports Results.
4. Making Instructional Decisions and
Sharing Results

19. Are you ready to take off for the
ACTION RESEARCH flight?