The document outlines the process of writing the context and rationale for action research, emphasizing the importance of understanding the specific setting and problems being addressed. It highlights the rationale for choosing action research, which focuses on collaboration and real-world problem-solving, aiming for lasting change. The guide questions provided aim to assist in drafting the research's context, action plan, significance, and contributions.

1. Context and Rationale
(Action Research)
Edcel G. Jose
Riverside ES

2. Session Objectives
• Apply in-depth understanding about
how to write the context and rationale
and action research question.
• Write a draft of context and rationale
for action research and possible
action research question/s.

3. “Context and Rationale”
• Context
– The place where the research happens, like a
school, hospital, community group, or business. It
also includes the specific problems or
opportunities in that place. Understanding the
context is important because action research
focuses on solving real-world issues in that
particular setting.

4. “Context and Rationale”
• Rationale
– The reason for choosing action research. It
explains why this method is used instead of
others, emphasizing its focus on teamwork,
solving real problems, and the process of
planning, acting, observing, and reflecting. It's
often chosen because it involves the people
affected by the research, aiming to create lasting
and meaningful change.

5. “Context and Rationale”
• Context provides the backdrop of
the research, while the rationale
explains the purpose and value of
using action research within that
specific context.

6. 1st
Paragraph
• 1st Paragraph – General Situation
• Guide Question:
– What is the general situation/ circumstance in
relation to your problem/ issue?

7. 1st Paragraph continuation
• Guide Question:
– Why is this problem needs to be address
immediately?
– Why is this problem needs immediate solution?

8. 2nd Paragraph
• Plan of action Guide Question:
– What do you intend to do?

9. 3rd Paragraph
• Significance of your study
• Guide Question:
– Why is this study important?

10. 3rd Paragraph continuation
• Potential Contribution Guide Question:
– What would be the potential contribution or
insight of my research?

11. Action Research Question
• This study intends to answer this action
research question:
– 1.
– 2.