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RANCANGAN PENGAJARAN DAN PEMBELAJARAN MINGGUAN

PROGRAM: PISMP - IPGM SEMESTER: 7 TAHUN: 2010

Kursus : Action Research I – Primary Science (Methodology) Kod : SCE3113 Kredit : 3(3+0)

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Kuliah Tutorial Amali ISLCatatan:

M1Topic 1

An Introduction to research methods in education

• The aims of educational research

• The characteristics of educational research

• Approaches in educational research- The positivist

approach (quantitative)-The interpretive approach (qualitative)

Overview of course, expectations and assessment.

• The aims of educational research

• The characteristics of educational research

• Approaches in educational research- The positivist

approach (quantitative)-The interpretive approach (qualitative)

• Ethics of educational research

Tutorial 1:

Constrast qualitative approach with quantitative approach. For each approach, give 2 examples of topics which can be researched on using each approach.

(1 hour)

Search and list down suitable reference books in the library/ web page. Keep the list in your portfolio to enable you to do additional references.

Preparation for tutorial :Search for information from the internet or library on qualitative and quantitative approaches.

Cohen, L., Manion, L.& Morrison, K., (2001). Research Methods in Education (5th. Ed.) London: Routledge Falmar.

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• Ethics of educational research - The important

aspects of research ethics

- Ethical codes

- The important aspects of research ethics

Ethical codes (2 hours)

Topic 2

Types of educational research

- Basic research - Applied

research - Action

research - Evaluation

research

Introduction to various types of educational research design

• Quantitative research - Experimental - Quasi-

experimental

- Survey - Correlation

• Qualitative research - Ethnography

Types of educational research

- Basic research - Applied

research - Action research - Evaluation

research Types of educational research design

• Quantitative research - Experimental - Quasi-

experimental - Survey - Correlation

• Qualitative research - Ethnography - Case study - Historical

(2 hours)

Tutorial 2:

Constrast purposes, strength and weaknesses of each of the research design using a table

(1 hour)

Student summarizes lecture notes and reference materials into concept maps and keep in portfolio

Preparation for tutorial:

Surf internet to obtain additional information relating to the types of educational research

Rujukan:

Creswell, J.W. (2005). Educational Research. Planning, conducting, and Eavaluating Quantitative and qualitative research. Ohio: Prentice Hall.

Fraenkel, J.R. & Wallen, N.E. (1990). How to design and evaluate research in educatio. USA, McGraw Hill.

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- Case study - Historical Gillham, B.

(2003). The research interview. London: Continuum.

Jones, J. (2005). Management Skills in school. London: Paul Chapman. Publishing.

Kembar, D. (2000). Action Learning and action research. London: Cougan Page.

Topic 3

Educational research procedure

• Choosing a research problem

• Determining the research objective

• Determining the research questions

• Determining the research

Educational research procedure

• Choosing a research problem

• Determining the research objective

• Determining the research questions

• Determining the research hypotheses

• Reviewing the literature

Tutorial 3 :

A student wishes to study on ” Factors that cause students of Class Year 5 Awana to be sleepy during teaching and learning” What research design can be

Preparation for tutorial: Students search for materials on research procedure.

Mills, G.E.(2000). Action research. A Guide for the teacher researcher. Ohio: Prentice Hall.

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hypotheses• Reviewing the

literature• Planning the

research design• Determining the

sampling procedure

• Constructing the research instrument

• Constructing the validity and reliability of the instrument

• Determining the data collection procedure

• Collecting data• Analysing and

interpreting the data

• Reporting the results and findings

• Planning the research design

• Determining the sampling procedure

• Constructing the research instrument

• Constructing the validity and reliability of the instrument

• Determining the data collection procedure

• Collecting data• Analyzing and

interpreting the data

• Reporting the results and findings

(2 hours)

used ? Using a flow chart, discuss the procedures needed to conduct a research

(1 hour)Student summarizes lecture notes and reference materials into concept maps /graphic organizers and keep in portfolio

M2Topic 4

Action research: Concepts and model

• Definition and concepts

• The

Action research: Concepts and model

• Definition and concepts

• The characteristics of action research

• The importance of

Tutorial 1:

Prepare a graphic organizer to compare


Surf the internet and download information on traditional and action research

Creswell, J.W. (2005). Educational Research. Planning,

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characteristics of action research

• The importance of action research

• Issues related to action research

Models of action research

- Stephen Kemmis’s model- John Elliott’s model- Dave Ebbutt’s model- Jack Whitehead’s model- Jean Mcniff’s model

- Kurt Lewin’s model

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Action research: The process

Adapted from the models of Lewin, 1946 and Laidlaw,1992:

• Identifying an aspect of the educational practice to

action research • Issues related to

action research

Models of action research

- Stephen Kemmis’s model- John Elliott’s model- Dave Ebbutt’s model- Jack Whitehead’s model- Jean Mcniff’s model

- Kurt Lewin’s model

(2 hours)

Adapted from the models of Lewin, 1946 and Laidlaw,1992:

• Identifying an aspect of the educational practice to improve

• Planning an action• Implementing the

between traditional/formal research and action research

(1 hour)

Tutorial 2:

In groups, select any one of the models of action research and use PMI tool ( Plus, Minus and Interesting) on the model .

Student summarizes lecture notes and reference materials into concept maps /graphic organizers and keep in portfolio


Surf the internet and download information on models of action research

conducting, and Eavaluating Quantitative and qualitative research. Ohio: Prentice Hall.

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improve • Planning an

action• Implementing the

action• Collecting the

data• Reflecting on the

action (before, during and after the action)

Taking further actionDeveloping the second cycle of action research

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Action research: Planning and proposal

• Context• Focus / aspect of

practice to improve

• Research questions

• Literature review• Subjects of the

study• Action plan• Implementation of

action plan• Data collection

methods

action• Collecting the data• Reflecting on the

action (before, during and after the action)

Taking further actionDeveloping the second cycle of action research

(2 hours)

Action research: Planning and proposal

• Context• Focus / aspect of

practice to improve• Research

questions• Literature review• Subjects of the

study• Action plan• Implementation of


methods

Present group discussion findings on the model chosen.

(1 hour)

Tutorial 3:

Each student has to select one aspect of teaching that you wish to improve. Prepare a statement on the aspect that will be changed. Then, prepare an action research proposal on how you will conduct the research. (1 hour)

Preparation for Tutorial:

Surf the internet and download materials on how to prepare a research proposal .

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• Reflection: Data analysis and interpretation

• Work schedule • Budget • Sources of

reference

• Reflection: Data analysis and interpretation

• Work schedule • Budget • Sources of

reference (2 hours)

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Action research: Data collection methods

• Observation: : observer, participant-observer, participant

• Document analysis

• checklists• Interview:

structured, semi-structured, unstructured i


• Observation: : observer, participant-observer, participant

• Document analysis• checklists• Interview:

structured, semi-structured, unstructured

(2 hours)

Tutorial 1

In groups, discuss and plan how you can: (a) teaching and learning session on one subject. (b) collect information on documents in school that can help you to understand the observation session (c) interview students to obtain feedback on the teaching and learning

Preparation for Tutorial: Search for materials on various data collection methods such as observation, interview, survey etc

Student summarizes lecture notes

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Topic 8


• Questionnaires Video and

cassette recordings

Logs Field notes Photographs Portfolios Anecdotal records Slides Journals Diaries


• Questionnaires Video and cassette

recordings Logs Field notes Photographs Portfolios Anecdotal records Slides Journals Diaries

(2 hours)

session. (1 hour)

Tutorial 2:

Based on the plan in tutorial 1, brainstorm what other data collection methods that can be used. Give clarifications for your answer based on purpose, strengths, and weaknesses of each data collection method proposed.Each group present findings from tutorial 2 & 3

(1 hour)

and reference materials into concept maps /graphic organizers and keep in portfolio

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Topic 9

Action research: Data collection considerations

Sampling, validity, reliability, bias

o Sampling and bias

o Validity: External

critics (originality of the data)

Internal critics (accuracy of the data)

Data triangulation

o Reliability- The generalizability of findings

Action research: Data collection considerations

Sampling, validity, reliability, bias

o Sampling and bias

o Validity: External

critics (originality of the data)

Internal critics (accuracy of the data)

Data triangulation

o Reliability- The generalizability of findings

(2 hours)

Tutorial 3

If you are asked to conduct your action plan (findings from tutorial 2 & 3), discuss considerations needed when collecting data. Provide clarification for each consideration given. Present your discussion (1 hour)

M4Topic 10

Action research: data analysis

Action research: data analysis

Qualitative data

Tutorial 1

In groups,

Preparation for Tutorial :

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Qualitative data Content analysis Categorising the

data Coding the data Arranging the

data into analysis grids

Identifying the issues/assertions

Further research activities

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Action research :data analysis

Quantitative data Descriptive

analysis: Frequency, percentage, mean, mod, median, standard deviation,

Content analysis Categorising the data Coding the data Arranging the

data into analysis grids Identifying the

issues/assertions

Further research activities

(2 hours)

Action research :data analysis

Quantitative data Descriptive

analysis: Frequency, percentage, mean, mod, median, standard deviation, correlation

code your interview transcript and list the categories of main aspects

(1 hour)

Tutorial 2

In groups, analyse the data from the survey using frequency table, mean and percentages.

(1 hour)

Surf the internet and search the library for methods of qualitative and quantitative data analysis

Preparation Tutorial 1:In groups, interview a student for 5 minutes on ” Factors that caused students of class Year 5 Awana to be sleepy during teaching and learning”. Transcript the interview

Preparation for Tutorial 2:

In group, prepare a 20 item survey questionaire on ” Factors that caused students of

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correlation coefficient

Topic 12

Interpreting the action research data Integrating

various sources of data

Connecting the data with literature review

Summarising the results and drawing conclusions

coefficient

(2 hours)

Interpreting the action research data Integrating various

sources of data Connecting the

data with literature review

Summarising the results and drawing conclusions

(2 hours)

Tutorial 3

In groups:(a) interprete survey and interview data (b) prepare literature review on ”Factors that caused students of Class Year 5 Awana to be sleepy during teaching and learning”. Then, relate interview and survey data with literature review (b) summarize findings and draw conclusions

(1 hour)

Class Year 5 Awana to be sleepy during teaching and learning”. Distribute survey questionaire to 10 of your friends.

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M5PRACTICUM 01 Feb.- Hari

Wilayah (KL, Putrajaya & Labuan sahaja)

M6PRACTICUM

Cuti Tahun Baru Cina & Cuti Hari (umum)Thaipusam (WKL, Putrajaya, J,N,A,P &B sahaja)

M7PRACTICUM

M8PRACTICUM

M9PRACTICUM

Cuti Keputeraan Sultan Terengganu (Terengganu sahaja)

M10PRACTICUM

Cuti Maulidurasul

(umum)M11

MID SEMESTER BREAK

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M12PRACTICUM

M13PRACTICUM

Keputeraan Sultan Kelantan

(Kelantan sahaja)

M14PRACTICUM

Keputeraan Johor (Johor sahaja)Good Friday (Sabah & Sarawak sahaja)

M15PRACTICUM Melaka

Bandaraya Bersejarah (Melaka sahaja)

M16PRACTICUM Keputeraan

Sultan Perak (Perak sahaja)

M17PRACTICUM

01 Mei (Jumaat) Cuti Hari Pekerja.

M18Topic 13

Writing an action research report

• The context/backgrou

Writing an action research report

• The context/background of the study

Tutorial 1

In groups: (a) discuss on the format of

Preparation for Tutorial:

Surf the internet and search the library on

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nd of the study• Literature review • Focus/ aspect of

the practice to improve

• The action plan • Implementation of


methods• Data analysis and

interpretation • Reflection and

implications• Plan for further

action • Citation of

references :American Psychological Association (APA)

Topic 14

Writing an action research article

• Abstract • The context • Research focus • Action plan

• Literature review • Focus/ aspect of

the practice to improve

• The action plan • Implementation of


methods• Data analysis and


implications• Plan for further

action • Citation of

references :American Psychological Association (APA)

(2 hours)

Writing an action research article

• Abstract • The context

writing action research report . (b) Explain the purpose of each component in the report. (c) Select 4 references from various sources . Write the sources of references using APA format

(1 hour)

Tutorial 2

Select one research action article. Discuss the article in terms of format, writing style, language usage,

action research report and action research article , writing of references from various sources using the APA format and ways of making action research public.

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• Implementation of action plan

• Data collection methods

• Data analysis and interpretation

• Reflection and implications

• The next step • Bibliography

Topic 15

Ways of making action research data public

Seminars Publications Action research

networks

• Research focus • Action plan • Implementation of

action plan • Data collection

methods • Data analysis and


implications • The next step • Bibliography

(2 hours)

Ways of making action research data public

Seminars Publications Action research

networks

( 2 hours)

implication and others. Do a self reflection on how you can use what you have learned from the action research article for future research (1 hour)

Tutorial 3

In groups::(a) discuss why you need to make your action research findings public. Summarize discussion findings using radial diagram.(b) explain the different ways of making public action

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research findings.(1 hour)

W19 REVISION

W20 EXAMINATION

W21 EXAMINATION

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