Capacity Building on
Making Action
Research Proposal
LEE G. BARAQUIA, EdD
Education Program Supervisor
Policy, Planning and Research Division
DepEd-Regional Office IX
RESEARCH AGENDA
1 2 3 4
Teaching and Child Protection Human Resource Governance
Learning Development
Gender and Development
Disaster Risk Reduction and Management
Inclusive Education
DepEd Order 39, s. 2016
RESEARCH TOPICS
• Assessing Teaching and Learning
• Reading and Numeracy Programs
• Review & Improvement of Curriculum and
Instruction
• Special Program for the Arts, Sports,
Journalism,
• Technical-Vocational Program
• Emotional Bullying and Cyber Bullying
• Online Gaming and Social Media Addiction
RESEARCH TOPICS
• Senior High School Work Immersion
• Senior High School Program &
Employability
• Gender and Development
• Psycho-social Skills of Teachers
• Interpersonal Skills of Teachers
• Qualification Standards and Criteria for
Hiring
• Ranking System
RESEARCH TOPICS
• Item Reclassification
• Capacity-Building Programs
• Promoting Welfare of Employees
Through Incentives
• Employee Wellness and Mental Health
• Disaster Risk Reduction Management
• Health and Nutrition
• Improving Data Management
RECOMMENDED ACTIVITIES TO
UTILIZE AND DISSEMINATE
FINDINGS
Research Research Policy Journal and Bulletin
Conferences Forums Forums Publication
(DO 16, s. 2017, Research Management Guidelines)
• Policies
• Plans
RESEARCH • Programs
FINDINGS TO BE • Projects
USED IN DEVELOPING • Frameworks
• Trainings
• BEDP/REDP/DEDP/SIP/AIP
What is Action Research?
• AR refers to a wide variety of evaluative, investigative,
and analytical research methods designed to diagnose
problems or weaknesses- whether organizational,
academic, or instructional- and help educators develop
practical solutions.
(The Glossary of Educational Reform)
What is Action Research?
• AR is a process of systematic, reflective
inquiry to improve educational practices or
resolve problems in any operating unit (i.e.
school, classroom, office).
(DO 16, s. 2017, Research Management Guidelines)
a way of producing knowledge and improving
What is Action Research?
learning and teaching practice
Action
Research
offers new beginnings
offers an approach to
for the development of
introducing the curriculum, the
innovations in profession, and the
education person
address
practical
problems
cyclical
reflective
Action generate
new
participatory Research knowledge
embed action
and change
Why Action Research?
provide new
explore and test new
opportunities to reflect
ideas, methods, and
on and assess the
material
existing practices
assess effectivity make decisions about
which new approaches
of new to include in the
approaches practice
share feedback with
colleagues and
stakeholders
How is Action Research Done?
▪ Using a Cyclic or Spiral ▪ Continuously refining methods, data
process which alternates and interpretation in the light of the
between Action and Critical understanding developed in the
Reflection earlier cycles (Mills, 2000)
Action Research Cycle
Action Research Methods
Triangulation refers to the
use of multiple methods or
data sources in qualitative
research to develop a
comprehensive
understanding of
phenomena (Patton, 1999).
Action Research Methods
➢ One serious weakness of AR, as observed by Foster
(1999), is the lack of sufficient evidence to support
findings.
➢ Insufficient evidence can be addressed through the
TRIANGULATION of both quantitative and qualitative
data (collecting and analyzing data from different
perspectives).
➢ Lim (2007) emphasized that mixed methods research
design is most applicable in action research.
Action Research Methods
Types of Educational Action Research (EAR)
➢ Type 1 EAR: descriptive study
understanding what is
➢ Type 2 EAR: quasi-experimental study
testing implementation theories
➢ Type 3 EAR: a case study
evaluation of the impact of implemented change
➢ Type 4 EAR: mixed methods research
collection and analysis of both quantitative and
qualitative data
(Sagor, 2006; Lim, 2007)
AR PROPOSAL COMPLETED AR
(RM 85, s. 2023, Regional Research Management Guidelines)
Identify
problems/issues/gaps
behind these photos
INNOVATION?
INNOVATION
• the introduction of something new
o new idea
o new method
o new device
Merriam Webster
INNOVATION
• is the process of introducing new or improved
ideas, concepts, methods, systems, or practices
that result in developing new or improved
processes, products, policies, or services and
adding value to the organization and its clients.
Regional Innovation Management Guidelines (RIMG)
INNOVATION THEMES
1. Research-based Innovations
2. Technological Innovations
3. Teaching and Learning Innovations
4. Individual/Organizational Development Innovations
5. Community and Partnership Innovations
Regional Innovation Management Guidelines (RIMG)
1. Research-based Innovations
• Action research on effective reading or numeracy
strategies
• Action research on inclusive education and early
childhood education strategies
• Action research on the effectiveness of behavioral
interventions in reducing dropout rates and improving
student retention
• Action research on instructional or organizational
procedures or practices to refine and improve processes
Regional Innovation Management Guidelines (RIMG)
2. Technological Innovations
• Integration of technology into the office, school, or
classroom
• Establishing and maintaining technology-based
systems and processes geared towards administrative
effectiveness and efficiency
• Development of educational apps and software
• Implementing artificial intelligence to personalize
learning experiences
• Enhancing and expanding online learning platforms
Regional Innovation Management Guidelines (RIMG)
3. Teaching and Learning Innovations
• Utilizing enhanced pedagogical approaches
• Designing and testing teaching methods that
accommodate diverse learners
• Tailoring teaching methods to meet the diverse needs
of learners
• Effectiveness of different teaching methods
• Impact of technology on learning outcomes
• Evaluating the impact of differentiated instruction
• Development of authentic assessment tools
Regional Innovation Management Guidelines (RIMG)
4. Individual/Organizational Development Innovations
• Innovative professional development programs
• Transformational leadership approaches
• Establishing programs that empower personnel
to take on leadership roles
• Building capacity and skills of personnel
• Creating mentorship programs
support their professional growth and development
• Stress management and wellness programs
• Developing systems to improve performance
Regional Innovation Management Guidelines (RIMG)
5. Community and Partnership Innovations
• Establishing partnerships with local organizations,
NGOs, and/or other agencies
• Partnerships with Higher Education Institutions or
other organizations for training
• Implementing community-based partnerships
• Partnering with local businesses to provide students
with internships and career exploration opportunities
• Developing initiatives that involve parents and other
education stakeholders
Regional Innovation Management Guidelines (RIMG)
INNOVATION TYPES
1. Product Innovation
o introducing or improving products, tools, materials, or services that
enhance educational, organizational, or office processes and
experiences
2. Process Innovation
o improving or redesigning the methods, procedures, practices,
systems, or workflows used in educational or organizational settings
3. Organizational Innovation
o development and/or introduction of new or significantly improved
structure, management practices, culture, or overall functioning of
educational institutions or governance levels
Regional Innovation Management Guidelines (RIMG)
Innovation
IMPROVED
Research SCHOOL
PERFORMANCE
Issue/
Problem
Sample Research Title and Innovation:
Socratic Method of Tutoring: An Innovation
for Better Students’ Numeracy Skills
Bongga, Rey O.
Steps:
(1) sharpen the skills of participants in numeracy;
(2) give technical assistance to students with difficulties in basic
mathematical operations through tutors; and
(3) convey the problems/challenges experienced by the tutors
towards students’ mathematical operations of numbers
Sample Research Title and Innovation:
Development and validation of C.L.A.S.S.
Mobile application in General Mathematics
Dechavez, Christian Frix J
Description of Contextualized-Localized Application for Senior High School (CLASS) Mobile
Application.
-CLASS Mobile is an android-based mobile application. CLASS will be distributed to students via
Android Package (APK) through Bluetooth or Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN).
- This application was designed with the intent of bolstering the mathematical capabilities of
Senior High School students
- It aims to elevate their performance in Mathematics.
-The application's design aimed to immerse students in an experiential and situated learning
approach.
Sample Research Title and Innovation:
Development and Validation of an Interactive
Learning Packet in Plant and Animal Cells for
Grade 7 Science Students
Argones, Kevin Jhon A.; Sabasales, Matthew T.
Sample Research Title and Innovation:
Improving Grade 9 Lesson Plan in Projectile
Motion through a Lesson Study Cycle
Abatayo, Bonna Maris R.; Campos, Neil Fe M.; Sabasales, Matthew T.
Steps:
Teaching Approaches and Strategies?
Assessing Performance?
What are the pressing Continuing Professional Development?
issues/ problems/ gaps in Literacy and Numeracy Skills?
the school that need to be Integrating Technology?
addressed /improved? Child Protection?
Human Resource Development?
Governance?
Disaster Risk Reduction?
Inclusive Education?
IMPROVEMENT OF PRACTICE/S
INNOVATIONS
Output: Research and Innovation
Pressing Causes of the Proposed Description of Proposed
Issue/ Pressing Innovation to the Innovation Research Title
Problem/Gaps Issue/ Address the
Problem/Gaps Issue/Problem
/ Gaps
