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Action Research I MTE 3113
Tutorial & ISL 2010
Minggu
M1

Topic
1

Tutorial
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)

M1

ISL

Catatan

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.

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

Preparation for
tutorial 1 :
Search for
information from the
internet or library on
qualitative and
quantitative
approaches.

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.

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.

M1

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 used ? Using a flow
chart,
discuss the procedures
needed to conduct a
research
(1 hour)

M2

Tutorial 1:

Prepare a graphic
organizer to compare
between traditional/formal
research and action
research
(1 hour)

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

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

Preparation for
tutorial:
Surf the internet and
download information
on traditional and
action research
Student summarizes
lecture notes and
reference materials
into concept maps
/graphic organizers
and keep in portfolio

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

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

M2

Tutorial 2:

In groups, select any one of

the models of action
research and use PMI
tool ( Plus, Minus and
Interesting) on the model .
Present group discussion
findings on the model
chosen.

Preparation for
tutorial:
Surf the internet and
download information
on models of action
research

(1 hour)

M2

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)

M3

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 session.
(1 hour)

M3

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)

Preparation for
Tutorial:
Surf the internet and
download materials
on how to prepare a
research proposal

Preparation for
Tutorial:
Search for materials
on various data
collection methods
such as observation,
interview, survey etc
Student summarizes
lecture notes and
reference materials
into concept maps
/graphic organizers
and keep in portfolio
Preparation for
Tutorial:
Search for materials
on various data
collection methods
such as observation,
interview, survey etc
Student summarizes
lecture notes and
reference materials

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

into concept maps

/graphic organizers
and keep in portfolio

M3

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)

M4
M16
M17

Preparation for
Tutorial:
Search for materials
on various data
collection methods
such as observation,
interview, survey etc
Student summarizes
lecture notes and
reference materials
into concept maps
/graphic organizers
and keep in portfolio

Practicum
10

Tutorial 1

In groups, code your

interview transcript and
list the categories of main
aspects
(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

M17

11

Tutorial 2
In groups, analyse the
data from the survey using
frequency table, mean and
percentages.
(1 hour)

Preparation for
Tutorial 2:
In group, prepare a
20 item survey
questionaire on
Factors that caused
students of Class
Year 5 Awana to

be sleepy during
teaching and
learning. Distribute
survey questionaire
to 10 of your
friends.

M4

12

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

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

(1 hour)

M4
M16
M17

Practicum
13

Tutorial 1
In groups:
(a) discuss on the format
of 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

Preparation for
Tutorial:
Surf the internet
and search the
library on action
research report and
action research
article , writing of
references from
various sources
using the APA
format and ways of
making action
research public.

(1 hour)

M17

14

Tutorial 2
Select one research
action article. Discuss the
article in terms of format,
writing style, language

Preparation for
Tutorial:
Surf the internet
and search the
library on action
research report and

M17

15

usage, 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)

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

Tutorial 3

Preparation for
Tutorial:
Surf the internet
and search the
library on action
research report and
action research
article , writing of
references from
various sources
using the APA
format and ways of
making action
research public.

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 research findings.
(1 hour)