MAKING ACTION

RESEARCH WORK
IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL

Mr. JHONATHAN S. CADAVIDO

Teacher I, Atimonan National Comprehensive High School
Objectives
Explain the meaning of research;
Different the three categories of research;
Determine the various research designs and methodologies;
Identify the problems existing within the classroom and the
school community;
Formulate their own title, and research problems;
Orient the participants about the existing Regional Format for
Action Research; and
Present a sample research proposal following the regional
format.
What is RESEARCH?
What is RESEARCH?
A scientific investigation of phenomena which
includes the collection, presentation, analysis, and
interpretation of data and information aimed at
solving a particular problem.

A systematic process of collecting and logically

analyzing data or information for some specific
purpose (McMillan and Schumacher, 1989).
 A systematic, controlled, empirical and critical
investigation of hypothetical propositions about the
presumed relations among natural phenomena
(Kerlinger, 1986).

A scientific and systematic process of collecting data or

information for the purpose of solving a specific
problem or clarifying a puzzling predicament.
Nature and Characteristics of Research
Objectivity
Precision
Verification
Parsimonious Explanation
Empiricism
Logical reasoning
Diversified procedures
Systematic and controlled
Variety of forms
Probabilistic thinking
Analytical and critical
Replicability, cyclical
3 Basic Types of Research
Basic Research
Applied Research
Action Research
What is a BASIC RESEARCH?
Research done to test theory
Intended to add knowledge of basic principles and
scientific laws
Advances further scientific inquiry
Concerned exclusively with knowing, explaining,
and predicting natural and social phenomena
Starts with a theory, a basic principle, or a
generalization
What is an APPLIED RESEARCH?
Concerned with the application and development of
research-based knowledge
Aimed at producing knowledge relevant to
providing solution to a general problem
Aimed at solving an immediate, practical problem
What is an ACTION RESEARCH?
Involves the application of the steps of the scientific method
for classroom problems
A decision-oriented research usually conducted to solve a
specific problem in the school
Focuses on the situation of day-to-day problems at the local
level
Involves more precise sampling techniques
Usually conducted by teachers, administrators or other
educational professionals for solving a specific problem or
for providing information for decision making at the local level
 A tool that is used to help teachers and other educators uncover
strategies to improve teaching practices (Sagor, 2004, as cited in
OConnor, Greene, & Anderson, 2014).
Action research may cover teachers area of interest that they
would like to carry out in their classrooms or schools.
A professional development opportunity because, frequently,
teachers test a new instructional strategy, assess a new
curriculum program, or evaluate an existing pedagogical method.
Participating in action research has been found to be the impetus
for positive change exemplified by teacher improvement, self-
reflection, and overall learning that enhances classroom practices
(Ferrance, 2000; Johnson and Button, 2000; Ross, Rolheiser, &
Hogoboam Gray, 1999; Sax & Fisher, 2001, as cited in
OConnor, Greene, & Anderson, 2014).
USES of ACTION RESEARCH
Action research bridges the gap between theory and
practice.
It is used to help teachers in identifying the best
practices that will help determine and understand as to
what is taking place within the classroom.
Action research encourages teachers to continuously
learn within their classrooms. They will be able to
ponder the actions and interaction of students that will
lead to the improvement of existing conditions.