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Learning Episode 3
Understanding Action Research Concepts, Processes and Models

At the end of this Learning Episode, I must be able to:

1. Use concepts and processes of action research.

2. Identify sample models of action research such as of DepEd, 2017; McNiff & Whitehead,
2006; and Nelson, 2014.

Clarify Your Task

The definition of action research evolved overtime. There is no singular definition of

action research. Anchored on the idea of inquiry by John Dewey several other authors have
advanced the concept of action research. Action research is a type of inquiry that is:
 Practical as it involves making changes to practice.
 Theoretical as it is informed by theory and can generate new insights.
 Concerned with change and improvement.

Action research has been embraced in education for its value in transforming school
practices by the practitioners themselves. It is used to address practical problems in the
classroom. It is a process that allows teachers to study their own classroom and school setting
to improve their effectiveness. Teacher Action Research (TAR) is a method for educational
practitioners (teachers, school leaders) to engage in the assessment and improvement of their
own practice. It is a tool to help classroom teachers consider their teaching methods or to
adopt a strategy in order to solve everyday problem in the school setting.

(Note: Kindly see the photos that I sent in MS Teams Files)

Participate and Assist

You are now ready to participate and assist!

Understanding fully the concept and the process of Action Research will enable you to
learn and provide the needed assistance to your teacher mentor in doing Action Research.

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Notice

1. What concepts have been emphasized in the task and infographics? Give at least four.
1. Action Research is a dynamic process anchored on Reflection—Action Cycle
of Observing Reflecting, Acting, Evaluating and Modifying.
2. Action research is a cyclical, recursive process of observe
>reflect>act>evaluate>modify>move in a new direction is known as action-
reflection (McNiff & Whitehead, 2006). Action research as a form of inquiry
that enables practitioners to investigate and evaluate their work.
3. Action research as a recursive or repeated process, proceeding through
spiraling cycle of planning, actions, reflections and change. (Correy, 1953)
4. Action research cycle that starts with Observe followed by Reflect, Plan and
Act which can also go through evaluation and modification. It also follows a
cyclical process.
2. Since the 3 models are all for action research, what are the common elements of the
three?

All the models of Action research have a common element of observing,

reflect, act, evaluate and modifying. observations are a common way to collect
data in action research. I n this way, action research tests out ideas as they are
developed and provides ‘real-time’ feedback about what’s working and how.

Analyze

Choose the Action Research sample Abstract that you submitted in Episode 2.
 Analyze the components vis-à -vis only one model out of the 3 presented.

If you choose to compare with Model A-McNiff & Whitehead, 2006, here are the components.

Title and Author of the Action Research: The Effect of the Teacher's Teaching Style on
Students' Motivation by: Maria Theresa Barberos, Arnold Gozalo, Euberta Padayogdog S

Key Components Entry from your Sample Action Research

OBSERVE The Problem: The teacher needs to inspire her students.

REFLECT Reflection: The teacher must recognize the diversity and complexity
in the classroom. It is very necessary that we need to understand the
need to be motivated in doing our work well, so as to have motivated
learners in the classroom.

PLAN Plan of Action: The type of research will be qualitative because they

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need to survey and asked their students some questions.

ACT Implementation: I put my action plan by collecting data gathering.

Each item in each category ranges from a scale of 5-1 where 5 rated
as Strongly Agree while 1 as Strongly Disagree. The questionnaires
were collected and data obtained were tabulated in tables and
interpreted using the simple percentage. While the open-ended
questions, answers that were given by the students with the most
frequency were noted.

EVALUATE Findings: This action research apply to all the teachers and students
too. This research is must be read and worth of sharing because it
will help them to know the needs of their students and helping
students to understand better in the classroom.
MODIFY Recommendations: Yes, it can modify by having interview in some
students to get new results. Nothing to move or change another cycle
of action research.

If you choose to compare with Model B-Nelson, O. 2014, here are the components.

Title and Author of the Action Research: Understanding the Effectiveness of Teacher
Attributes by: By Jennifer King Rice

Key Components Entry from your Sample Action Research

OBSERVE The Problem: This research needs to examine the impact of teacher
characteristics on teacher effectiveness in order to draw conclusions
about the extent to which these characteristics are, in fact, linked
with teacher performance. Problems in this research must focus on
what is the impact of the effective teachers on their students.

REFLECT Reflection: This research needs to achieve his study includes five
broad categories of measurable and policy-relevant indicators to
organize the teacher characteristics assumed to reflect teacher
quality. Doing action research are very important to everyone
especially to the practice teaching of future teachers.

PLAN Plan of Action: The type of research will use in this action research is
qualitative also to get some answers on students. The strategy that I
will use is by interview students about this topic.

ACT Implementation: In seeking and put this plan into action I will make
some presentation. I gather data by interview students.
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If you choose the DepEd Model, 2017, here are the components.

Title and Author: The Effect of the Teacher's Teaching Style on Students' Motivation
Key Components Action Research Process
I. Context and Rationale Study Background: I am doing this action
research to give motivation as well as I give
knowledge to my students. The background of
my action research is the teachers’ teaching
styles and strategies are currently being
used to encourage a conducive learning climate.
II. Action Research Question Action Research Questions: The question I trying
to solve is the question “How does teacher's
teaching style affect students' motivation? “I
hope to achieve this action research is the styles
and strategies will help my students to learn and
motivated at same time.

III. Proposed Innovation. Intervention Describe Innovation/Intervention/Strategy.

Strategy The solution to the problem of my action
research is to make a strategy that the students
have your attention to listen and to have their
motivation. The strategy I will use is to promote
growth mindset before discuss your lesson to
them and grow a community of learners in your
classroom. Students need a classroom
environment that is safe, where they are willing
to take risks and struggle. To achieve this goal,
the students and teacher must work together
towards common collective goals. Students must
be willing to work with and assist other students
in class. Struggle should be acceptable and
encouraged as a part of the learning process.
IV. Action Research Methods Describe Action Research Methods.
a. Participants/Other Sources of This action research needs the participation of
Data the students, teachers and peers. The sources of
b. Data Gathering Methods this information are the teachers because they
c. Data Analysis Plan are the one who give to student’s motivation. To
gather some information, you need to make
asked some question to all the students. To
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analyze your data/ information you need to

make tables to analyze their answers.
V. Action Research Work Plan Summarize Action Research Work Plan.
My work plan targets are to motivated my
students while learning. The activities or
strategy is to promote growth mindset before
discuss your lesson to them and grow a
community of learners in your classroom. The
person may involve in this action research are
teachers and students. This intervention will
long as 12 weeks.

VI. Cost Estimate This action research can be funded by DepEd

and personal.
VII. Plan for Dissemination and Describe how the results will be shared.
Utilization
The result will be shared by publish it on
internet and to be presented.
VIII. References Write at least 3 references
Books, Internet and Research

What have you understood about the concept of Action Research and how will these be
utilized in your practice?

The concepts of this action research get knowledge in motivate and learning. These
will be utilized in my practice teaching to apply all .these strategies.
Reflect

Based on the readings you made and the previous activities that you have done.

1. As a future teacher, is conducting an Action Research worth doing? Why?

As a future teacher, action research is worth doing because it’s enables teachers
to reflect on their practice to improve it, become more autonomous in professional
judgement, develop a more energetic and dynamic environment for teaching and
learning, articulate and build their craft knowledge, and recognize and appreciate their
own expertise. Research can help teachers to understand what works and why, what
the short and long-term implications are, provide a justification and rationale for
decisions and actions, help to build a repertoire to help deal with the unexpected,
identify problems, inform improvement and so forth

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2. How can Action Research be useful for every classroom teacher?

- As one of many approaches to educational research, it is important to distinguish the
potential purposes of action research in the classroom.

Write Action Research Prompts

1. OBSERVE

Remembering my classroom observation in FSt 1, I noticed that there are many

questions that I raised in my mind. These include:
a. It is really that the students understood and learned in online?
b. How t hey can manage the time management as a student and their
responsibilities at home?
c. How pandemic affect their life as a student?
2. REFLECT

Thinking deeply about those problems, perhaps something must have been
done to solve the problem or answer the question, like:
a. Give enough school works to your students
b. Have a consideration to all of your students and motivate them to study
hard so that they encourage to life must go on and to know their
priorities.
c. Creating learning environments that reinforce the view that students can
master academic subjects. Students are motivated to compete with
themselves to meet higher and higher self-determined goals.

3. PLAN

Now that I am in FSt 2, I plan to make a plan to all of this because to helps the
students to lessen their work can have a time to do some activities in other subject also,
they can have time to bonding and to talk to their family. Next is to motivate and have a
consideration because in today that we facing the pandemic and this pandemic gives to
many people anxiety, stress and depression. Lastly to create learning environments to
increased sense of self-efficacy that promotes academic achievement.

4. ACT

My action will come later, given enough time in FSt 2 or during my Teaching
Internship.

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Work on my Artifacts

Your artifact will be a full-blown completed Action Research.

Title: Understanding the Effectiveness of Teacher Attributes

Author: Jennifer King Rice
Link: https://www.epi.org/publication/books_teacher_quality_execsum_intro/

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