Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VIII
Samar Division

Session T i t l e : iSEARCH Mo Yan!

Duration of 4 hours
Session
Key Action Research is a process of systematic and reflective inquiry
Understandings to improve educational practices or resolve problems in the
to be developed classroom or the School.
Terminal Develop an action research concept paper that may lead to
Objective become a full-blown classroom-based action research.
Enabling 1. Explain the basics and methods of conducting Action Research.
Objective 2. Develop an action research concept paper that may lead to
become a full blown classroom-based action research.
3. Value the importance of Action Research in solving the current
challenges of the Basic Education sector.
Resources Slide deck presentation
Activity Template
Hand-outs
References Department of Education. 2017.
Supplemental Research Guides and
Tools. Deped Order No.144,s.2017

Nichols,A.H.2018. “Analyze Qualitative

Data” Evaluation Tool Kit. The Pell
Institute for the Study in Higher
Education Policy and Pathways to
College Network Website

Sutton, Jane and Zubbin Austin. 2015.

“Qualitative Research: Data Collection,
Analysis and Management.
SESSION PROPER
Activity Activity: Let’s Find the Unknown
(5 minutes) Direction: Solve the letter equation to find the unknown words.
a. (Read-d)+search=Research
b. (Educator-or)+(vacation-vacat)=Education
c. System+attic=Systematic

(Note to the LF: The facilitator will process the answers of the
participants. To ensure smooth transitions of activities, the
facilitator must use devices to show sophisticated of their
continuity).
Analysis The participants will be ask to complete statement “Based on my
(10 minutes) experience Flexible Learning is…”

(Note to the LF: The facilitator will process the answers of the
participants. To ensure smooth transitions of activities, the
facilitator must use devices to show sophisticated of their
continuity).
Abstraction/ Legal bases of the conduct of Action Research
Generalization  Republic Act 9155 – The Department of Education (DepEd) is
(60 minutes) mandated to undertake educational research and studies that
will serve as bases for necessary reforms and policy
development to ensure the delivery of quality basic
education.
 Republic Act 10533 – The DepEd shall maintain the
“relevant, responsive, and research-based” nature and
characteristic of the curriculum.
What is an Action Research
“Action Research is a systematic, reflective inquiry to improve
educational practices or resolve problems in any operating unit
(e.g. school, classroom, office).” DepEd Order No. 16, s. 2017
The Action Research Process
(O’ Leary, 2017)
 Identify a problem
 Research the problem and its probable causes
 Develop a response to the problem
 Implement the proposed solution
 Reflect on the results (and start over, if necessary)
(Kemmis, 1995)
The process of action research is cyclic in nature (Kemmis, 1995).

The Action Research DepEd Format

(DepEd Order No. 16, s. 2017)
 Context and Rationale
 Description of situation where the problem originated, how
the problem was discovered, circumstances that revolve
around it (e.g. results of achievement tests/ formative
assessment)
 Importance and necessity to resolve the problem
 Benefits of conducting the research to the people involved
 Action Research Questions
 The statement of the Problem covers the questions that
Action Research can answer.
 It should be simple and not too complicated ideas.

1. Identify the Problem The Problem is

____________
2. Why the Problem is List Several Possibilities
happening? a. ___________________
b. ___________________
c. ___________________
d. ___________________
e. ___________________
Choose one or two that
represent your best guess
that you can do in a
reasonable amount of time
3. Brainstorm all possible List several solution
solution to solve the a. _________________
problem. b. _________________
c. _________________
d. _________________
e. _________________
Choose one or two that
represent your best guess
that you can do in a
reasonable amount of time
4. Write your research What is _____________
questions. (Effect, used, importance,
etc) of ______________
(solution) to the
_____________ (problem)
After formulating your research questions, you can now
modify your Action Research title.

 Proposed Innovation, Intervention and Strategy

 Instructional Strategy or intervention to solve the problems in
the class/ school that will enhance and improve outcomes
 Action Research Methods
 Participants and/ or other sources of data and information
 Data gathering methods (interviews, FGDs, observations,
surveys, checklist, rubrics, video and audio recordings,
students’ output, attitude scales)
 Data analysis plans
 Action Research Work Plan and Timelines
  Cost Estimates

 Plans for Dissemination and Utilization

 Research output will be published either as part of a series of
journal articles or in book form with the help of prestigious
university publishing houses in the Philippines.
 References
 The DepEd-CI suggests the use of Chicago Manual of Style
 The Malacanang Style Manual operates using the Chicago
Manual of Style
How to Write your References using Microsoft Word?
1. Open a word document and click references.
2. Click “Style” and choose “Chicago Manual of Style”.
3. Click “manage sources”.
4. A text box will pop out and click “New”.
5. Another text box will pop out and choose the “Type of Source”.
6. Click “Show all Bibliography Fields” and enter the necessary
information.
6. After filling out you may now click “OK”.
Sample Action Research Projects in DepEd Samar Division
 Research Titles
 Interdisciplinary and Inter-Level Collaboration among
Teachers in Department of Education: A Response in
Strengthening Modular Teaching in the New Normal
 Utilization of the Public Address System among Grade I
pupils of Cabacungan Elementary School: Basis on
Improving Instructional Delivery amidst Pandemic
 Project SIMA (Strategic Intervention Materials Aid) in
Improving Reading Comprehension of Grade IV struggling
Readers
 Redirecting Actions to Improve Skills and Erudition (Project
RAISE) in Mathematics Grade 3 pupils of Anibongan
Integrated School
 Enhancing the Reading Comprehension of Grade IV learners
in English of Anibongan Integrated School through Project
TRAIL
 Project ATAMAN: Addressing the Implementation Gaps in
Modular Distance Learning as Perceived by the Grade 8
Archilles of Anibongan Integrated School
 Project m-Learning: Aid in Enhancing Learners’ Engagement
and Academic Performance in Distance Learning
 Project E-Like: Its effects towards Academic Performance of
Grade 12 students
 Project ASPIRE: Its effects on the English Proficiency of
Grade 8 Students of Hinangutdan National High School
 Interactive eBook: Aid in Improving Academic Performance in
Mathematics under Modular Distance Learning of Grade 7
students of Sta. Rita National High School
Application WORKSHOP
(120 minutes) Develop an action research concept paper that may lead to
become a full-blown classroom-based action research.
Concluding What have you learned from this session that could help you
Activity improve your current practice in assessing your students?
(15 minutes)
Formally conclude the activity by presenting this quotation,

“Research is to see what everybody else has seen

and to think what nobody else has thought.”
-Albert Szent Gyorgy-
Awarding of Certificates

Prepared by:

LEAH L. CENTINAJE
Special Science Teacher I
Basey National High School
Basey I DIstrict