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Sessions 7-9Action Research For ELT Teachers 2011 (Primary School)

Trainer Notes

DEVELOPING
YOUR
PROPOSAL

(6

Hours)
In this session participants will develop their action research proposal. They will be
shown an example of an action research proposal sample to show the sections of a
proposal.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this topic, participants will be able to:
1.

Develop their action research proposals.

Materials required
Handouts
Timing
Total Time : 6 hours
Suggested Reading/s:
Creswell. J. W. 2008. Educational Research Planning, Conducting, and Evaluating
Quantitative and Qualitative Research. 3rd Edition. New Jersey: Pearson
Education International
Merriam, S. B. 2009. Qualitative Research A Guide to Design and Implementation.
Revised and
Expanded from Qualitative Research and Case Study
Applications in Education. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, A Wiley Imprint.

Action Research For ELT Teachers (Primary School)

Sessions 7-9Action Research For ELT Teachers 2011 (Primary School)


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Neuman, W. L 2000. Social Research Methods Qualitative and Quantitative


Approaches. USA: Allyn and Bacon
Wan Chick Ibrahim. 2004. A Guide to Writing Research Proposals: The Experimental
Method. Tanjong Malim: Penerbit UPSI
Activity 1: Reviewing a sample AR proposal.
1. CP are given a sample action research proposal. (see appendix below) Trainer asks
CPs to pay attention to the sections in a research proposal plan.
These sections would include:
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.

Research Background
Research rationale
Research questions
Research Design
Data gathering procedures

2. A plenary discussion is held based on the sample proposal.


Activity 2: Working on proposal.
1. CPs are regrouped according to those who have similar topics for research. The
idea for such grouping is so that CP s can discuss on the topic.
2. CPs now prepare their own proposals based on their specific research questions.
Trainer provides supervision while CPs work on their proposals.
3. A draft of the proposal plan should be complete by the end of the 6 hours.

Action Research For ELT Teachers (Primary School)

Sessions 7-9Action Research For ELT Teachers 2011 (Primary School)


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Appendix : Sample Research Proposal Plan

Action Research For ELT Teachers (Primary School)

Sessions 7-9Action Research For ELT Teachers 2011 (Primary School)


Trainer Notes

Action Research For ELT Teachers (Primary School)

Sessions 7-9Action Research For ELT Teachers 2011 (Primary School)


Trainer Notes

Action Research For ELT Teachers (Primary School)

Sessions 7-9Action Research For ELT Teachers 2011 (Primary School)


Trainer Notes

Action Research For ELT Teachers (Primary School)

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