LEARNING EPISODE 2: Embedding Action Research for Reflective Teaching
Gleycelyn L. Delos Santos
BEEd IV
Inventory of Sample Action Research Conducted by Teachers
List of Completed Action Research Titles Author/Authors
“The Effects of Formative Feedback and - Amy Anderson and Beth Horihan
Assessment Tools on Writing Proficiency
and Motivation in Elementary
Classrooms”
“The Influence of Role-Play Scenarios and
Mindful Reflection on a Small Group of - Charlene Kam
Diverse Daycare Providers’ Responses to
Classroom Situations”
“The Impact of Phonemic Awareness - Jaclyn Partridge
Instruction in a Kindergarten Classroom”
“The Effect of Differentiation on Literacy - Madeline R. Stevens
Performance in Kindergarten”
“The Effects of Student Constructed - Jessica Burgwald
Formative Assessment in the Elementary
Classroom”
Notice
Based on your activity on Making a List of Completed Action Research Titles, let’s find
out what you have noticed by answering the following questions.
Questions My Answer
1. What have you noticed about the 1. Identified problem to be solved in
action research titles? Do the action the title no. 1 is the effects of
(AR) titles imply problems to be formative assessment on writing.
solved? Yes 2. Identified problem to be solved in
If YES, identify the problems from the title no. 2 is how roleplay and
title you have given. Answer in the reflection influence the classroom
space provided. situations.
3. Identified problem to be solved in
title no. 3 is the impact of explicit
phonemic awareness instruction
on letter-sound fluency.
4. Identified problem to be solved in
title no. 4 is the literacy
comprehension skills.
5. Identified problem to be solved in
title no. 5 is how students -created
formative assessments in
mathematics would affect student
confidence and perceived math
ability.
2. What interpretation about action Title of the Action Research: “The Effect
research can you make out of your of Differentiation on Literacy Performance
answer in Question no. 1? in Kindergarten”
3. Write the Title and your interpretation
of the study from the title. From the title, I think, the study aimed to
determine the effects of differentiation of
instruction on literacy comprehension
skills, student’s engagement in learning
varies considerably based on their
interests and desires.
4. What do you think did the author/s do I think the author/s ‘collected data about
with the identified problem as the identified problem and find a solution
presented in their titles? the problem.
Analyze
Key Questions My Answer
1. From what source do you think, did Choices:
the authors identify the problems of ____Copied from research books
their action research? From daily observation of their
teaching practice.
From difficulties they observed of
their learners.
____From their own personal experience.
____From the told experiences of their co-
teachers.
2. What do you think is the teacher’s Choices:
intention in conducting the action To find a solution to the
research? problematic situation.
To comply with the requirement of
the principal.
To improve teaching practice.
To try out something if it works
___-To prove oneself as better than others
3. What benefit do you get as a student Choices:
in FS 2 in understanding and doing Prepare me for my future job
action research? ____Get good grades in the course
Learn and practice being an action
researcher
Improve my teaching practice
Exposure to the realities in the
teaching profession
Become a better teacher everyday
4. In what ways, can you assist your By co-researching with my mentor
mentor in his/her Action Research By assisting in the design of the
Activity? intervention
By assisting in the implementation
of the AR
By just watching what is being
done
Reflect
1. What significant ideas or concepts have you learned about action research?
I learned that action research is a natural part of teaching. Educators are
constantly monitoring pupils, gathering information, and altering tactics
that get better the classroom and school environment, as well as student
learning. Action research offers a paradigm that directs educators’ efforts
toward a deeper comprehension of the reasons, timing and mechanisms
underlying students’ improvement as learners.
2. Have you realized that there is a need to be an action researcher as a future teacher?
Yes, No If yes, complete the sentence below.
I realized that as a future teacher we need to be an action researcher who
find and seek for the improvement of every techniques and strategies used
in teaching. And attempt to solve problems and improve professional
practices.
Write Action Research Prompts
OBSERVE
From what teaching principles of theories can this problem be anchored?
I have observed and noticed that Action Research begins with a problem or a
problematic situation.
Write an example of a problematic situation that you have observed and noticed.
Due to pandemic, many students cannot read.
REFLECT
What have I realized? What do I hope to achieve?
I realized that for every teaching learning problem, there is a solution.
Write a probable solution to the problematic situation above
Make a plan that will serves as guide to teach those students who can’t read.
PLAN
What strategies, activities, innovations can I employ to improve the situation or solve the
problem?
As a future action researcher, I can plan for an appropriate intervention like giving
reading materials that the students can practice treading in their homes. Before
the class start, make a reading exercises and in every spare time of the students
they go to their teacher to read one by one.
ACT
If I conduct or implement my plan, what can be its title?
If will implement my doable plan in the future, my title would be “Improving Reading
Comprehension of Elementary Pupils”
