Field Study 2

Learning Episode 1: Embedding Action Research for Reflective Teaching

Name: Mae Ann M. Mensidor Date: 09/28/2024

Course & Year: BEED 4 – GROUP 2

Participate and Assist.

Making a List of Completed Action Research Titles by Teachers in the Field
1. Make a library or on-line search of the different Completed Action Research Titles Conducted by
teachers.
2.Enter the list in the matrix similar to the one below.
3.Submit your list of five (5) Titles of Completed Action Research Studies to your mentor as reference.
Inventory of Sample Action Research Conducted by Teachers
List of Completed Action Research Titles Author/Authors
Ex. Differentiated Instruction in Teaching English
for Grade Four Classes
Mary Joy Olicia
1. Enhancing Reading Comprehension through Liza A. Garcia
Collaborative Learning Strategies
2. The Effectiveness of Play-Based Learning in Maricar P. Rodriguez
Developing Social Skills among Kindergarten
Students
3. Using Inquiry-Based Learning to Improve Jose M. Santos
Science Performance in Grade 5 Students
4. Integrating Technology in Teaching Maria Elena C. Dela Cruz
Mathematics: A Case Study in a Public
Elementary School
5. Improving Student Behavior through Positive Rhea Mae B. Morales
Discipline Strategies in Elementary Schools
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 action 1. Identified problem to be solved in title no. 1
research titles? Do the action research (AR) titles
effects of collaborative learning strategies on the
imply problems to be solved? Yes __ No ___
reading comprehension skills of elementary
students, emphasizing peer interactions and
group activities.
If YES, identify the problems from the title you
have given. Answer in the space provided. 2. Identified problem to be solved in title no. 2
play-based learning activities impact the social
skills development of young learners, highlighting
the importance of play in early childhood
education.
3. Identified problem to be solved in title no. 3
effectiveness of inquiry-based learning methods
in enhancing the science performance of fifth-
grade students, focusing on hands-on
experiments and critical thinking.
4. Identified problem to be solved in title no. 4
impact of integrating technology, such as tablets
and educational software, into mathematics
instruction on student engagement and
achievement.
5. Identified problem to be solved in title no. 5.
. Investigates the implementation of positive
discipline strategies and their effect on student
behavior and classroom management in
elementary settings.

2.What interpretation about action research can Title of the Action Research:
you make out of your answer in Question No. 1?
The Impact using differentiated strategies in
 teaching elementary.
3. Write the Title and your interpretation of the From the title, I think, the study to get the
study from the title. attention of the learners or how they able to
cooperate with the teacher. .

4. What do you think did the author/s do with the I think the author/s create an interventions that
identified problem presented in their titles? caters the needs of the children and a solutions
to the problem.

Analyze
Key Questions My Answer
Choose from the options given. You may check
more than one answer.
1. From what source do you think, did the Choices:
authors identify the problems of their action
___Copied from research books
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 intention in Choices:

conducting the action research?
___To find a solution to the 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 the others

3. What benefit do you get as a student in FS 2 Choices:

in understanding and doing action research?
___Prepare me for my future job
___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 mentor in ___By co-researching with my mentor
his/her Action Research Activity?
___By assisting in the design of the intervention
___By assisting in the implementation of the AR
___By just watching what is being done
Reflect
Based on the readings you made and the previous activities that you have done,
1. What significant ideas or concepts have you learned about action research?
I learn that the action research help the teacher to know the need of their 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 a problem are always arises inside the school so its depend to the teacher on how they will
handle or address that problem to have a solution.

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. I saw a pupil last time that
very energetic or active he wants get the attention of his teacher that’s why he always make a to disturb his
classmates and get all the attention.
REFLECT
What have I realized? What do I hope to achieve?

I realize that what ever happen as a future teacher and I should show them that I in my calm stage because
I believe when there is a problem, always have a solution.
Write a probable solution to the problematic situation above I will device a plan that can help my learners to
be curious so that I will get their attentions and learn more.
PLAN
What strategies, activities, innovations can employ to improve the situation or solve the problem?
As a future action researcher plan for if I encounter that student like him I must prepare an activity wherein
all of them are busy and happy doing those activities.
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 “Attention Grabbers: Exploring the Impact
of Gamification on Student Engagement in Elementary Education”

Check for Mastery

Direction: Choose the best answer.
1. Every future teacher should do action research because ______________.
A. it is a requirement for teachers in the field
B. it will improve teaching practice
C. it will add points to teacher's performance
D. it is part of the teacher's standard
2. Spotting a problematic situation in teaching and learning will ______________.
A. spark an idea of doing Teacher Action Research
B. give more confusion to the teacher
C. create complexity in everyday teaching
D. add burden to teacher's daily routine
3. Which of the following statements motivates a teacher to do action research?
A. Any problem that occurs in my class will soon pass.
B. For every teaching-learning problem, there is always a solution.
C. Leave the problematic situation for other teachers to solve.
D. There are more important classroom routines than finding solutions.
call for teachers in the current times
D. appropriate for honor graduates
5. Which of the following statement is TRUE?
A. Action research problem is created by the teacher.
B. Noticing helps a teacher spot problematic situation.
C. Much of the teaching time should be spent in action research.
D. Action research is an optional teacher activity.