ACTION RESEARCH

Characteristics of Action Research What is one reason action research is considered compelling, according to Grajales (2000)?. It is conducted entirely in a controlled laboratory setting. It allows researchers to collect data quickly with minimal effort. It requires no financial investment or planning. It shows what people actually do, rather than what they say they do.

Outcome of Action Research Scenario: Mr. Singh tells his class that action research leads to specific outcomes. What is the ultimate goal of the action research process?. Reflecting without action. Collecting data for analysis. Creating new solutions through action. Publishing academic papers.

Why is action research considered practical and relevant?. Because it focuses solely on administrative policies. Because it involves only data collection without application. Because teachers have direct access to research findings to inform their practice. Because it produces abstract theories disconnected from practice.

Proposal Model Scenario,A teacher, Ms. Rivera, notices her students struggle with vocabulary retention. She wants to diagnose this issue and suggest a new teaching strategy. Which action research model should she use?. Proposal. Causal. Descriptive. Evaluative.

Proposal Model Scenario: A teacher, Ms. Rivera, notices her students struggle with vocabulary retention. She wants to diagnose this issue and suggest a new teaching strategy. Which action research model should she use?. Causal. Evaluative. Descriptive. Proposal.

What aspect of action research did Lewin emphasize in his work?. Focus on group dynamics and social change. Development of personal teaching styles. Emphasis on quantitative data. Individual achievements.

Arteaga (2009) suggests that a methodology based on action research processes is appropriate because it seeks to combine:?. Pre-determined outcomes with rigid methodological frameworks. Primarily theoretical knowledge with abstract philosophical concepts. Knowledge, skills, and attitudes in real situations through inquiry. Solely practical skills with standardized operational procedures.

Introduction to Action Research A student teacher, Maria, is preparing her first action research project in a local school. She wants to balance creativity with a structured approach. Based on the introduction to action research, what best describes the nature of this task?. It focuses only on spontaneous actions without planning. It involves a balance between systematic methods and the researcher’s originality. It requires strict adherence to rules with no room for creativity. It avoids interaction with participants to maintain objectivity.

Action Research and the Educational System, The class is discussing how action research can contribute to the improvement of the broader educational system, Question 1: According to Arteaga (2009), the teaching-learning process of action research contributes to:?. A purely theoretical understanding of educational challenges without practical solutions. Isolating the university from the practical realities of the professional world. The training of competent professionals, which in turn enhances the educational system. Maintaining the status quo of the existing educational system.

Analytics Model Scenario:Ms. Lee wants to deeply examine the learning styles and preferences of her English students to improve her lessons. Which model should she use?. Proposal. Analytics. Comparative. Correlational.

Scenario 1: The Interdisciplinary Action Research Teacher, A university professor who teaches action research is designing their curriculum, keeping in mind the multifaceted role they play in professional training. Question 1: According to Cochran (2005), the performance of action research teachers in professional training is based on:?. Strict adherence to traditional pedagogical strategies and content delivery. Maintaining a clear separation between theoretical knowledge and practical application. Isolating investigative practice from other aspects of the teaching-learning process. Interdisciplinarity and the articulation of various pedagogical strategies, investigative practice, complex thinking, and evaluation.

Pre-Experimental Process Scenario: Ms. Torres, a teacher, wants to test a new vocabulary game with her students but cannot control external factors like their prior knowledge. Which action research method should she use?. Experimental. Quasi-Experimental. Pre-Experimental. Case Study.

Evolution Over Time Scenario: A student, Juan, asks how action research transformed universities. What role did it play in the past two centuries?. Separated research from education. Limited economic innovation. Reduced focus on scientific knowledge. Established research universities.

Outcome of Action Research Scenario: Mr. Singh tells his class that action research leads to specific outcomes. What is the ultimate goal of the action research process?. Reflecting without action. Creating new solutions through action. Collecting data for analysis. Publishing academic papers.

Cyclical Process in Action Research Scenario Ms. Diaz is frustrated because her action research on student participation isn’t yielding results. A colleague suggests following a cyclical process. What does this typically involve?. A one-time data collection with no follow-up. A linear process ending with a final report. Alternating between action and reflection to refine methods. Comparing data without analyzing it.

Ethnography Scenario: Mr. Singh wants to study how students use English in their daily lives outside the classroom to understand social practices. Which method is best?. Direct Observation. Ethnography. Experimental. Case Study.

Theoretical vs. Practical Components, The students are discussing the different aspects involved in learning and conducting action research. The text indicates that the theoretical and practical components of teaching action research are:?. Always fully integrated and mutually reinforcing in all learning contexts. Primarily determined by the availability of technological resources for research. Features that are often not wholly linked and depend on various factors. Sequentially taught, with theory always preceding practical application.

How to Make Action Research What is a recommended approach if researchers cannot observe participants in their natural environment due to entirely new issues, according to Burgess (2002)?. Abandon the study since observation is impossible. Collect data from secondary sources instead of primary ones. Use alternative methods like observing and testing users to analyze results strategically. Rely only on interviews conducted in a controlled lab setting.

Investment Required What is a key requirement for conducting field research, as noted by Grajales (2000)?. It can only be done with free tools and no funding. It depends entirely on volunteer participants with no cost involved. It needs advanced laboratory equipment to analyze data. It requires a certain budget level or financial support.

Historical and Philosophical Foundations Scenario:A student, Ahmed, is researching the origins of action research for a presentation. He wants to connect it to a historical movement. Which movement influenced action research by applying the scientific method to education in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries?. The Teacher-Researcher Movement. The Experimentalist and Progressive Educational Work. The Science in Education Movement. The Group Dynamics Movement.

Mr. Singh, an English department head, leads an action research project to enhance student engagement. He openly shares the project’s goals and challenges, helping his team understand their roles in achieving success. According to Bush (2008), what is he promoting?. A focus on his own leadership authority. A controlling environment to ensure compliance. Isolation of team members to focus on tasks. A sense of value and purpose through transparency.

Applied Linguistics in Society, Scenario: A colleague questions how applied linguistics contributes to society. How would you respond based on the content?. It focuses only on academic research with no practical impact. It helps develop language policies and efficient communication. It studies literature and its cultural significance. It teaches students to memorize dictionaries.

Setting Learning Objectives, Scenario: You are designing a lesson on expressing preferences in English. What is the first step you should take to ensure effective lesson planning?. Assign homework for the next session. Choose a video clip to show in class. Plan a group game for the end of class. Determine what students should learn and be able to do by the end of the lesson.

Enhancing Student Confidence, Scenario: Your students are hesitant to speak English due to fear of judgment. Which strategy would best boost their confidence in speaking?. Assign only individual presentations to build independence. Avoid speaking activities to reduce anxiety. Focus on correcting every pronunciation error immediately. Use guessing games to create a low-pressure, engaging environment.

After-Listening Consolidation, Scenario: After a listening activity on a weather forecast, you want to consolidate learning. Which after-listening activity would best help students reflect and check understanding?. Assigning a grammar worksheet. Watching a related video silently. Discussing how students felt and what they understood. Practicing pronunciation drills.

You are guiding your students to improve their reading skills in English. According to Hadfield (2008), what is a key role of teachers in this process?. Focusing only on individual word pronunciation. Avoiding the use of reading strategies. Assigning only writing tasks to support reading. Helping students read for meaning rather than getting caught up in details.

Scenario: Ms. Rivera, an English teacher, conducts an action research project to improve her department’s collaboration. She ensures her team understands the school’s goal of fostering critical thinking in students. According to Oplatka (2009), which key leadership practice is she demonstrating?. Delegating tasks to reduce her workload. Helping educators understand the institution’s overall strategy. Focusing solely on her personal leadership skills. Making firm and timely decisions.

Scenario: Ms. Lee, a department head, encourages her English teachers to collaborate on an action research project to integrate technology into lessons. She fosters a sense of ownership by involving them in planning. According to Bush (2008), which leadership characteristic is she emphasizing?. Team building. Accurate and quick assessment. Commitment to employee participation. Vision.

Scenario: Mr. Patel, a principal, implements a system to evaluate the impact of an action research project on English teaching practices, providing feedback to support teacher growth. Which leadership function is he performing?. Ensuring preparation of visionary leaders. Introducing effective quality assurance processes. Providing trust for innovation. Reconceptualizing hierarchical interactions.

Scenario: Mr. Chen, an English teacher, uses action research to address student difficulties in essay writing. He ensures his methods are evidence-based by ruling out bias and ensuring validity. According to the content, why is this approach significant?. It relies on outdated behavioral models. It minimizes the need for data collection. It generates evidence-based teaching strategies. It focuses on theoretical instruction only.