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1. FORMAT OF
ACTION RESEARCH
AND CONTENTS IN ITS
SUBSECTION

2. ACTION RESEARCH
PROPOSAL TEMPLATE
I. Title Page
II. Context and Rationale
III. Action Research Questions
IV. Proposed Innovation, Intervention, and Strategy
V. Action Research Methods
a. Participants and/or other Sources of Data and Information
b. Data Gathering Methods
c. Data Analysis
VI. Action Research Work Plan and Timelines
VII. Cost Estimates
VIII. Plans for Dissemination and Utilization
IX. References

3. ACTION RESEARCH
PROPOSAL TEMPLATE
I. Title Page
II. Abstract
III. Acknowledgement
IV. Context and Rationale
V. Action Research Questions
VI. Proposed Innovation, Intervention, and Strategy
VII. Action Research Methods
a. Participants and/or other Sources of Data and Information
b. Data Gathering Methods
c. Data Analysis
VIII. Discussion of the Result
IX. Reflection
X. Action Plan
XI. References
XII. Financial Report

4. TITLE PAGE
This page includes the author’s / authors’ full
name/s, the division/s of the author/s, the title of the
Action Research and the date of the completion of
the study. It is suggested that the Title of the Action
Research be in capital letters and should not
exceed 16 words that can fit in an inverted pyramid
form.

5. ABSTRACT
The abstract is a concise summary of the Action Research and
is often referred to as “research-in-miniature” Usually consisting
of 200 up to 250 words that can take a maximum of 1 ½ pages
single spaced, the abstract should include summary of
sampling, data collection and data analysis methods, and the
final results of the Action Research. From the Abstract, readers
should be able to decide which part of the Action Research
report they need to read in full.

6. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The acknowledgement page contains words of
gratitude or appreciation to people or institution/s that
had helped the researcher along the way. The
appreciation, which usually takes up just one page,
should be expressed in a concise manner avoiding
strong emotive language.

7. CONTEXT AND RATIONALE
• Description of the area or focus of the Action Research
• Reason why the topic is significant
• Objectives/Purpose
• Current/Existing Research related to the topic
• Research gaps
• Intervention/Activities
• Theories/Related Studies/Laws/Deped Policies that had
supported the hypothesis

8. INNOVATION, INTERVENTION, OR
STRATEGY
• Something New (Concept/Process/Material)
• Action Research Process
• Describe the materials used (if any)
• Discussion of specific strategy

9. ACTION RESEARCH FRAMEWORK

10. ACTION RESEARCH FRAMEWORK

11. ACTION RESEARCH QUESTION/S
The questions developed should focus on “how” or “what” and
explore individuals’ experiences, beliefs, and perceptions.
QUANTITATI
VE
QUALITATIV
E
Is there a significate difference of the learners after being
exposed to interactive board games?
How do interactive board games improve the performance of the
learners before and after the intervention?

12. ACTION RESEARCH METHODS
Research design

13. ACTION RESEARCH METHODS
Research design

14. ACTION RESEARCH METHODS
Sampling
Random
• Simple Random
• Stratified
• Cluster
• Multistage
Non-Random
• Purposive
• Systematic
• Accessible/Convenient
• Snowball
• Quota

15. ACTION RESEARCH METHODS
data collection
• Interview
(structured/unstructured)
• Focus Group Discussion
• Observations
• Documents
• Open-ended questionnaire
(undergo Reliability & Validity
test)

16. ACTION RESEARCH METHODS
data analysis techniques
Statistical (mean, standard deviation, pearson)
Thematic analysis

17. DISCUSSION OF RESULTS
The following are some of the things you need to remember in
writing about the research findings.
a. Results or findings should be presented in relation to the
research questions. If there are secondary questions, then results
should be in sequence according to their order. Presenting
results according to the instruments used (e.g. questionnaire
items, interview questions, observation points) must be avoided

18. DISCUSSION OF RESULTS
b. Results can be presented through tables, graphs, charts, and
diagrams, which can be more interesting with colors and
readable
titles.
c. Narrative explanations and interpretation of result
should precede tables and graphs (Labelled as “Figure”).

19. DISCUSSION OF RESULTS
d. Tables and figures are sequentially labelled using numbers.
Labels for tables are written on top of them, while labels for
figures are provided at the bottom
e. In explaining the results, include implications and cite probable
causes of the findings
f. Discussion of findings should be clear and presented with as
much detail as could be extracted from the analysis.

20. REFLECTIONS
In this part, the researcher shares what he or she has learned from
the outcome/s of the study. Noteworthy experiences during the
conduct of the study can also be included in this part. The following
guide questions will help you in generating insight for inclusion as
reflection.

21. REFLECTIONS
Guide Questions for Reflection
1. What have you learned from the outcome of the Action Research?
I learned that__________________
2. What have been your learning experiences/ as a researcher in conducting the study?
I realized that_________________________
3. What aspects of the study contributed to its success?
The facilitative aspect/s of the Action research was/were__________
4. What aspects of the study should be changed or improved in future implementation of the
intervention? It would have been better if ____________________

22. ACTION PLAN
Objectives Activities/Strategies Persons Involved Time Frame
Gantt chart

23. ACTION RESEARCH
TOPICS

24. sample action research topics might be the following:
Examining how classroom teachers perceive and implement new
strategies in the classroom--How is the strategy being used? How do
students respond to the strategy? How does the strategy inform and
change classroom practices? Does the new skill improve test scores?
Do classroom teachers perceive the strategy as effective for student
learning?

25. sample action research topics might be the following:
Examining how students are learning a particular content or
objectives--What seems to be effective in enhancing student
learning? What skills need to be reinforced? How do students
respond to the new content? What is the ability of students to
understand the new content?

26. sample action research topics might be the following:
Examining how education stakeholders (administrator, parents,
teachers, students, etc.) make decisions as members of the
school’s improvement team--How are different stakeholders
encouraged to participate? How is power distributed? How is
equity demonstrated? How is each voice valued? How are
priorities and initiatives determined? How does the team evaluate
its processes to determine effectiveness?

27. sample action research topics might be the following:
Examining the perceptions of teachers with regard to the learning strategies that are
more effective with special populations, such as special education students, English
Language Learners, etc.—What strategies are perceived to be more effective? How do
teachers plan instructionally for unique learners such as special education students or
English Language Learners? How do teachers deal with the challenges presented by
unique learners such as special education students or English Language Learners?
What supports do teachers need (e.g., professional development, training, coaching) to
more effectively deliver instruction to unique learners such as special education students
or English Language Learners?

28. Remember
The goal of action research is to find out how
individuals perceive and act in a situation so the
researcher can develop a plan of action to improve the
educational organization.