Perceptions, Problems, and Practices (3Ps): Voices of Mayuro National High School in Conducting Action Research

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

According to the policy documents and DepEd memorandums, teachers at all levels are required to engage in action research activities as a part of IPCRF. More specifically, as part of the teaching-learning processes, school teachers are expected to conduct action research practically to support and strengthen the teaching-learning process. The aim of this study was to investigate the perception, problems, and practices of conducting action research in Mayuro National High School.

METHODS

The research method employed in this study was mixed method approaches (QUAN + qual), which is embedded in a concurrent type of mixed method. The questionnaires were adapted with few modifications based on the reading of different literature. 100% of the questionnaires were properly filled and returned. In addition to this, the interview was made to collect the necessary information. Results obtained were analyzed by using descriptive statistics and narratives.

RESULTS

The results of the study revealed that a) the practices of Mayuro National High School teachers inconducting action research were very low, b) the knowledge and skills of teachers in the study area were sufficient but their involvement in undertaking action research was insufficient, c) the major factors that hinder teachers to conduct action research in the study area are lack of time and interest, shortages of training, seminars and workshops regarding research activities, insufficient budget, insufficient reference materials, and library services, and etc.d) the major factors that enable some teachers to conduct action research were their professional commitment to support their teaching-learning process with research and a requirement in their IPCRF.

DISCUSSIONS

Thus, to alleviate these problems, it was recommended that the school management in cooperation with DepEd should arrange the means of improving the involvements of teachers in conducting action research by allocating adequate budget and providing in-service training's, workshops, seminars, and experience sharing programs with a knowledgeable and expert speaker regarding research. In addition, the researcher strongly suggests creating a website for public school teachers in which they can publish and search related study that can serve as a reference or guide for other similar research.