TEMPLATE FOR ACTION RESEARCH (PROPOSAL) TITLE OF ACTION RESEARCH An Action Research Proposal Presented to the Schools Division Research Committee SCARLETT T. O’HARA Teacher I Bangkal National High School DIVISION OF DAVAO DEL SUR January 2021 I. CONTEXT AND RATIONALE II. PROPOSED INNOVATION, INTERVENTION AND STRATEGY III. ACTION RESEARCH QUESTIONS IV. ACTION RESEARCH METHODS Participants and/or Other Sources of Data and Information Data Gathering Methods Data Analysis Plan V. ACTION RESEARCH WORK PLAN AND TIMELINES Theme/ Areas Objective Physical Target Approved Research Proposal Activities Time Frame Persons Involved Writing of Proposal Manuscript May to July 2021 Researcher Approval of Research Proposal in the school, division and regional levels May to July 2021 DepEd Authorities, Researcher Conduct of Research and Data Collection July to August 2021 School Head, Teachers and Researcher Interpretation of the Data Gathered August to Septembe r 2021 Researcher Writing of the Final Manuscript October 2021 Researcher Securing of the Certificate of Acceptance from the Regional Research Committee October 2021 DepEd Authorities, Researcher November 2021 DepEd Authorities, Researcher , Other concerned persons Resources Needed Work Plan Cost Estimates Data Gathering Methods and Instruments Data Collection Activities Human Resource Developmen t Improve the 21st century skills of teachers for professional developmen t Initial Reports on Findings and Analysis Interpretatio n of the Data Collected Final Research Report Acceptance Report from the Committee Action Plan Liquidation of Funds Used Disseminatio n of the Results to the Field Book paper, computer ink, food and snacks, transportation allowance, reproduction cost, binding expenses, communicatio n expenses (internet) VI. COST ESTIMATES Budgetary Requirements Activities Physical Target Approved Research Proposal 1. Pre Research Stage Work Plan Certificate of Acceptance Copy of MOA Data Collection Activities 2. Actual Research Stage Initial Reports on Findings and Analysis Interpretation of the Data Collected Final Research Report 3. Post Research Stage Acceptance Report from the Committee Liquidation of Funds Used Copy of MOA 4. Research Disseminati on Disseminated the results in the scholarly journal and presented in conferences and research congress Expenditure Items Estimated Cost book paper, computer ink, food and snacks, transportation allowance, reproduction cost, communication expenses (internet) PhP 4,000.00 book paper, computer ink, food and snacks, transportation allowance; reproduction cost, communication expenses (internet) book paper, computer ink, food and snacks, transportation allowance, communication expenses (internet), binding expenses book paper, computer ink, food and snacks, transportation allowance, communication expenses (internet), binding expenses PhP 20,000.00 PhP 6,000.00 Funding Source DepEd Basic Education Research Fund (BERF) FIRST TRANCHE (80%) DepEd Basic Education Research Fund (BERF) SECOND TRANCHE (20%) Key Persons Involved DepEd Authorities, Researcher School Head, Teachers, Researcher DepEd Authorities, Researcher DepEd Authorities, Researcher, Research Organizations VII. PLANS FOR DISSEMINATION AND UTILIZATION The results of this action research will be disseminated through existing mechanisms of the Department of Education (DepEd) such as School Learning Action Cell Session, In-Service Trainings, Enhanced School Improvement Plan (eSIP) of the school, and even in the division, regional, national and international research colloquium. The study will also be disseminated through an official research journal at the Regional or Division Level. When it comes to utilization, the results of the study may be utilized in the decision-making process of the school with which this study concerned with. This may also be utilized in making and revising the department’s policies related to the study undertaken. VIII. REFERENCES Annex 1. RESEARCH PROPOSAL APPLICATION FORM AND ENDORSEMENT OF IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR A. RESEARCH INFORMATION RESEARCH TITLE: SHORT DESCRIPTION OF THE RESEARCH . RESEARCH CATEGORY (Check only RESEARCH AGENDA CATEGORY (Check one) only one main research theme) o National o Teaching and Learning o Region o Child Protection o Schools Division o Human Resource Development o District o Governance o School (Check up to one cross-cutting theme, if applicable) o DRRM (Check only one) o Gender and Development o Action Research o Inclusive Education o Basic Research o Others (please specify): ______________ FUND SOURCE (e.g. BERF, SEF, Others)* *Indicate also if proponent will use personal funds AMOUNT B. PROPONENT INFORMATION LEAD PROPONENT/INDIVIDUAL PROPONENT LAST NAME: FIRST NAME: MIDDLE NAME: BIRTHDATE (mm/dd/yyyy): SEX: POSITION/DESIGNATION: REGION/DIVISION/SCHOOL (whichever is applicable) CONTACT NUMBER 1: CONTACT NUMBER 2: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT (DEGREE TITLE) Enumerate from bachelor’s degree up to doctorate degree EMAIL ADDRESS: TITLE OF THESIS/RELATED RESEARCH PROJECT SIGNATURE OF PROPONENT: IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR’S CONFORME I hereby endorse to the District Research Committee the attached research proposal. I certify further that the proponent/s have the capacity to implement a research study without compromising his/her office functions. ____________________________ Name and Signature of Immediate Supervisor Position/Designation: Date: _____ ______________ Annex 2. DECLARATION OF ANTI-PLAGIARISM 1. I, ______________________, understand that plagiarism is the act of taking and using another’s ideas and works and passing them off as one’s own. This includes explicitly copying the whole work of another person and/or using some parts of their work without proper acknowledgement and referencing. 2. I hereby attest to the originality of this research proposal and has cited properly all the references used. I further commit that all deliverables and the final research study emanating from this proposal shall be of original content. I shall use appropriate citations in referencing other works from various sources. 3. I understand that violation from this declaration and commitment shall be subject to consequences and shall be dealt with accordingly by the Department of Education and the Basic Education Research Fund grant mechanism. PROPONENT: _____________________ SIGNATURE: DATE: ______________ Annex 3. DECLARATION OF ABSENCE OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST 1. I, _________________, understand that conflict of interest refers to situations in which financial or other personal considerations may compromise my judgment in evaluating, conducting, or reporting research. 2. I hereby declare that I do not have any personal conflict of interest that may arise from my application and submission of my research proposal. I understand that my research proposal may be returned to me if found out that there is conflict of interest during the initial screening as per provision in the Research Management Guidelines. 3. Further, in case of any form of conflict of interest (possible or actual) which may inadvertently emerge during the conduct of my research, I will duly report it to the research committee for immediate action. 4. I understand that may be held accountable by the Department of Education and the Basic Education Research Fund for any conflict of interest which I have intentionally concealed. PROPONENT: _____________________ SIGNATURE: DATE: _______________ For Proposal in the Elementary/Secondary Schools APPROVAL SHEET This Action Research Proposal entitled “_____________________________” prepared and submitted by _____________________________has been examined and is hereby, recommended for the corresponding examination, approval and acceptance by the District Research Committee. School Head/Principal DISTRICT RESEARCH COMMITTEE This Action Research Proposal has been reviewed, evaluated and recommended for implementation. ______________________________ Member, District Research Committee ______________________________ Member, District Research Committee ______________________________ Member, District Research Committee ______________________________ Member, District Research Committee ____________________________________ Chair, PSDS/DPIC * (please include 1 or 2 representative/s from Secondary Schools under the District) SCHOOLS DIVISION RESEARCH COMMITTEE (SDRC) Recommending Approval: Approved: RAQUEL J. CARBOS, Ed.D. SEPS, Planning and Research JANETTE G. VELOSO OIC, Assistant Schools Division Superintendent