Research
H Y ?
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The delivery of quality basic
education may be continuously
improved
WHY? It is the responsibility of DepEd
across all governance levels to
undertake “educational research
and studies” that will serve as
one of the bases for necessary
reforms and policy development.
To promote an environment of
evidenced-based decision making
WHY? To gather new inputs and ideas
for the discussion of policy
options
ACTION RESEARCH
TEMPLATE
I. Context and Rationale
II. Action Research Questions
HOW? III. Proposed Innovations, Interventions
and Strategies
IV. Action Research Methods
V. Action Research Workplan and
Timelines
VI. Cost Estimates
VII. Plans for Dissemination and Utilization
VIII. References
ACTION RESEARCH
TEMPLATE
HOW?
ACTION RESEARCH
TEMPLATE
HOW?
ACTION RESEARCH
TEMPLATE
HOW?
CONTEXT and RATIONALE
Present your problem here. Describe the problem.
The problem must have educational relevance and
timeliness.
Show in-depth and critical analysis on the situation
presented
PROPOSED INTERVENTION, INNOVATION OR STARTEGY
Explain in detail the rationale, extent and limitations of
the intervention, innovation or strategy.
State also who will be involved and what are the
activities to be undertaken?
It outlines when and where is the intervention,
innovation or strategy.
The plausibility is a way to address the problem or
issue is given support.
CONTEXT AND RATIONALE
ACTION RESEARCH QUESTIONS
The action research must state the aims and objectives.
The research questions specifies variables and focus of
inquiry.
Key elements are reflected in the title of the proposal.
Identified problems or issues are clearly stated and
conveys the desired change or improvement.
CONTEXT AND RATIONALE
SAMPLE ACTION RESEARCH QUESTIONS
ACTION RESEARCH METHODS
1. PARTICIPANTS AND OTHER SOURCES OF DATA AND
INFORMATION
Details are provided about the target participants
> Number
> Characteristics
> Sampling procedure
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ACTION RESEARCH METHODS
2. DATA GATHERING METHODS
It should be suited to the nature and purpose of the
action research
It is aligned with the research questions
Research instruments are appropriate for obtaining
desired data
> tests, questionnaires, interview guides, checklists,
scales, etc.
ACTION RESEARCH METHODS
2. DATA GATHERING METHODS
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ACTION RESEARCH METHODS
3. DATA ANALYSIS PLAN
Details of the method are given. It should be
appropriate to the nature of the data.
Specify the techniques to be used:
Research instruments are appropriate for obtaining
desired data
> tests, questionnaires, interview guides, checklists,
scales, etc.
ACTION RESEARCH METHODS
3. DATA ANALYSIS PLAN
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ACTION RESEARCH WORK PLAN AND TIMELINES
It must be detailed from start to completion
It is in SPATResT format
COST ESTIMATES
It is a detailed breakdown of items with their
corresponding costs from start to completion.
It must adhere to the BERF Guidelines.
PLANS FOR DISSEMINATION AND UTILIZATION:
This is the plan after the research is completed. What are you going
to do with the intervention, innovation or strategy?
REFERENCES:
It is written in the APA style