TEACHER'S WORK: Sample Action Research Proposal

TEACHER'S WORK: Sample Action Research Proposal: IMPROVING READING COMPREHENSION THROUGH THE USE OF HIGHER ORDER THINKING ACTIVITIES I - Proponent:                          Noel R....http://www.linkreferral.com/adwel.pl?oldrefid=359836

Sample of Documents to be Submitted to earn Points For Master Teacher Position

Department of Education

Region V

Division of Camarines Sur

Ragay District

Baya Elementary School

Date

The Assistant Schools Division Superintendent

Division of Camarines Sur

San Jose, Pili, Camarines Sur

Madam:

            The enclosed Innovative Reviewer in Science III for the National Achievement Test is the output of the undersigned at the In Service Training for Teachers held last October 27-31, 2008 at Ragay Central School, Ragay , Camarines Sur that aims to uplift the academic performance  of the pupils in the fortcoming National Achievement Test(NAT).

             In this connection, the undersigned would like to ask your approval on the utilization of the material in Ragay District, Division of Camarines Sur.

             Attached is the work plan for implementation.

             I hope that this request will merit your kind approval.

             Thank you!

                                                                                                   Very Truly Yours,

                                                                                                    __________________

                                                                                                             Teacher - I

Noted:

                 __________________

                         School Head

Recommending Approval:

                

                  __________________                           ______________________

                           PSDS                                                         ES-I Science

                                   Approved:

                                                             _______________________________

                                                               Asst. Schools Division Superintendent

Department of Education

Region V

Division of Camarines Sur

Ragay District

Baya Elementary School

Implementation of the Innovative Reviewer In Science III

For the National Achievement Test

I - Rationale

             Curriculum planners, policy makers and researchers have been exploring the boundless power and importance of science through which scientific thinking among learners have been developed and improved. But still, the quality of Science Education in the country is at stake as stipulated in the research findings. However, continuous studies have been considered to address the problem.

               Our concern and commitment is on the risk . Science is one of the avenues and the greatest to a nation's progress. Its fundamental objective is to promote the enrichment of life and the recognition of the dignity of the human person which emphasizes that the aspect of human living is directly influenced by science.

                  With the great advancement of science, our country, in order to cope with the rapid changes that are unprecedented and the turbulent speedy progressive enhancement of science, placed science as its top priority.

                 This materials attempts to provide a comprehensive opportunity to develop pupil's ability in critical thinking which is the primary tool of science appreciation.

II - Objectives

                  Specifically, the objectives in using this material are as follows:

       1. Perform science activities with much fun through critical thinking and open ended question but without 

           threat of tests.

       2. Improve pupil's performance in Science and Further enhance the teacher-facilitator teaching 

           Competencies.

       3. Prepares Students for the National Achievement Test.

III - Work Plan

Objectives       Activities            Time Frame            Resource Requirement         Person         Expected

                                                                                                                         Involved         outcomes

A. Pre-Implementation

B. During Implementation

C. Post Implementation

                                                                                                            Prepared by:

                                                                                                                   __________________

                                                                                                                            Teacher - I

Noted: 

                 ______________________

                            School Head

Recommending Approval:

                  ______________________                       __________________

                                   PSDS                                                 ES-I  Science

                                                         Approved:

                                                                      _______________________________

                                                                         Asst.  Schools Division Superintendent

Sample Action Research Proposal

IMPROVING READING COMPREHENSION

THROUGH THE USE OF HIGHER ORDER THINKING ACTIVITIES

I - Proponent:

                         Noel R. Dauran

                         Master Teacher - I

                         Baya Elementary School

                         Ragay, Camarines Sur

II - Background of the Study:

               The area of focus for my project is improving Reading Comprehension Through the Use of Higher Order Thinking Skill Activities. Without the solid foundation of reading skill the researcher feels the children will be struggle hard throughout their schooling and adult life. By learning the best comprehension strategies and how to best teach  these strategies to the pupils, the researcher hopes to provide the solid foundation needed to succeed . Although the school's NAT result has meet or exceed its expectation, still the researcher has a thought of a way to improve it. In reading class, the grade three pupils scored84%, but the scores dropped in the 4th grade. So the researcher concludes that the pupils score decreases because of the pupils have very poor higher - order thinking skills to increase reading test scores and develop meaningful reading experience to the pupils.

III - Statement of the Problem:

               As the researcher of this research, I have found out that many of my pupils in grade III are able to read fluently, but still have difficulty in answering the "how" and "why" questions. I am hoping that by incorporating higher order thinking skills my pupils would be able to transfer and make connections to reading. This is important in order for a child to be successful. I feel that incorporating reading strategies and showing students how to reflect about what they have read, would improve their reading comprehension and to become life-long learners. I am looking forward to working on this area of concern, and sharing my findings with my co-teachers.

IV- Significance of the Study:

       The study will be deemed important for the proper recognition of the improving Reading Comprehension Through the use of higher - order thinking activities on the academic Performance of the grade III pupils, Likewise, the findings of this research may prove useful to the following, to wit;

                        Pupils. Having a clearer view and firsthand experience of the teacher's performance, this will further enhance pupil's knowledge of the importance of mastering the basic skills of their competencies so they will make an effort to do best. This may lead to better enthusiasm and develop good study habit.

                         Teachers. This study may heighten their awareness in identifying the learning tasks that are well developed as well as the least. This may further be a motivating factor to adapt measures and new strategies for the improvement of instructions in reading.

                         Parents. The result of this study will serve as bird's eye view of the parent to know the needs of their children with regards to improving their reading comprehension.

             School Administrator and Supervisors. Results of this investigation may encourage administrators and supervisors help their teachers upgrade their teaching performance in improving  reading comprehension  through closer supervision and faculty development  and training programs.

                        Department of Education Camarines Sur Specially Ragay District. With the use of the results of the study, any educational upliftment will benefit  the municipality of Ragay as it may improve the quality of working force  of the municipality or the quality of life of their respective constituents.

                   Curriculum Planners. The findings of this study may assists the planners in the proper selection  of methods, techniques, and strategies that need to be reinforced.

                           Community.The result of this study  may benefit the community in as much they know that the teachers of their children are equipped with the necessary tools and competence  in teaching them.

                            Researcher Himself. This may serve as inspiration in teaching his pupils above and beyond his capacity.

                          Future Researcher. The information and insights that will be gained from this study may serve as guide for other researcher in framing their conceptual framework and design and at the same time encourage them to conduct lateral studies within their area of preferences.

V- Scope of the Study

                   The general focus of the present study was on the Improving Reading Comprehension Through the use of Higher Order Thinking Skills Activities of the grade III pupils in Baya Elementary School, District of Ragay, Division Of Camarines Sur.The study covered the PHIL-IRI  assessment result of the school year 2011-2012 utilizing the post -test. The aspect s in Improving Reading Comprehension that the present study will look into the different reading strategies. Predicting, making connections, visualizing, Inferring, questioning, and summarizing are shown on this research to improve reading comprehension.

VI - Research Design

                   A. Methodology

                                 This study employ the pre-Experimental one shot case study. According to De Jesus 

                   the pre experimental one shot case study is a design in which a single group is only studied 

                   once, subsequent to a treatment is the instruction of reading strategies . It is important to teach 

                   the strategies  by naming the strategy and how it should be used, modelling trough  think aloud

                   process, group practice, partner practice and independent  use of the strategy.

                                  The second tool used was the Phil-Iri test administered to the pupils in the grade III

                   pupils in the first week of July, 2011. This tool used to determine student growth in reading 

                   comprehension.

                                   The teacher observation checklist was used by the researcher to gather data 

                   throughout the intervention. This tool provides information of changes on how well his pupils

                   understand and use reading comprehension strategies over time.

                   B. Sampling Design

                                     Purposive sampling was employed in selecting pupils - respondent of the study. The 

                   pupils who were selected were enrolled in the third grade class for the school year 2011-2012.

C. Description of Instrument Data and Gathering Form.

                   The Metacomprehension Strategy Index had a total of 25 questions divided into three parts that asked about the strategies pupils used to help them better understand the story. Part I of MSI is consist of statement about the strategies used prior to reading a story, Part II of the MSI consist of statement about the strategies used while reading a story, and the part III of the MSI consist of statement about the strategies used after reading the story.

VI - Work Plan

                                Pre - Implementation

Date                                                                   Activities

 _______________                               _________________

 _______________                               _________________

                              During Implimentation

_______________                               _________________

_______________                               _________________                                 

                                Post - Implementation

_______________                                ________________

_______________                                ________________

Proposed Budget:

                                     Expected Expenses                                         Proposed Budget

                                      * Computer's Ink                                             Php. 1, 606.00

                                      * Bond paper                                                   Php. 108.00

                                                                                                      Prepared by:

                                                                               

                                                                                                 _________________

                                                                                                             Teacher- I

    Noted:

                    _______________________

                               School Head

    Recommending Approval:

                          ______________________              ___________________

                    Public Schools District Supervisor                   ES - I English

                                     Approved:     

                                                            ___________________________________

                                                                 Asst. Schools Division Superintendent

         

                   

Reclassification for master Teacher

Elementary

1. Plantilla Allocation List (PAL)
2. Matrix for Funding Requirements
3. Updated Service Record
4. Ranklist (for purposes of Reclassification only)
5. Waiver (if lone candidates)
6. Duly - Accomplished Evaluation Sheet by the HRMO/AO
7. Transcript of Records/S.O
8. Copy of the Previous Appointment
9. PRC Certification of Good Standing
10. Teacher's License
11. Report of Board Rating
12. Certificates of Participation on Relevant Training Attended     

Note: Qualification Standard for MTs should be based on 

DECS QSM, s. 1995

For Ranking purposes

MTs - MECS Order No. 10. s. 1979

To determine the number of MT slots

*Compute for

                      No. MT I & MT II = Total No. of T1, T2,&T3X10%

                      No. MT I slots = Total No. of T1, T2, &T3 X .077%

                      No of MT 2 Slots = Total No. of T1, T2, % T3 X .033

General Hints to help Children Understand the Metric System

1. Encourage students to make many comparison. Allow them to decide if given objects are bigger, smaller, longer, shorter, heavier, and lighter of the same as the others. Encourage them to compare object against nonstandard units of measurement.Measure things by arm lengths, spaces, handfuls,and the like.

2. Provide the students with many opportunities to measure the length, mass, and volume of a wide variety of objects.

3. Encourage students to estimate. Once a metric unit has been introduced, allow students opportunities to estimate about how many litres are in a containers, about how many metres high a ceiling is, about how many kilometers to the next town, etc.

4. Allow students  many opportunities to select the appropriate units for specific measurements, i.e., will the distance between two towns be measured in cm, m, or km?

5. Have students find measurements of common objects that will help them remember important units - a man is about the thickness of an old 10 centavo coin, a cm is about the width paper clip, a m is about the height of the doorknob from the floor.

6. Be consistent in your usage of terms, particularly when there is a discrepancy between the "official" and common usage. For instance, the official spelling is mere and litre instead of meter and liter.

7. Consider the following when using the metric system:

     a.  Metric symbols (m, kmg, and kg) are not capitalized except for those representing proper names like 

          Celsius, unless they begin the sentence. Litre is an exception to this rule.

     b.  Periods are not used with metric symbols - kg not kg. or k.g.

     c.  Symbols are not pluralized - kg represents kilogram or kilograms, never kgs.

     d.  Decimal numbers are used rather then common fraction - 0.5 km instead of 1/2 km.

     e.  The degree Celsius symbol should always be written "C." 

Prayers in Mathematics

Prayers in Mathematics

Lord, teach me to number my days

And graph in according to Your will

Trusting You to base it your plan

To compliment Your perfect diagram.

Subtract the points You don't want in me

But add the value You set for me 

Divide the dividend I have accordingly 

So I can multiply systematically.

Draw the line I have to follow

Guiding me proper without your arrow

Because sometimes I tend to be irrational

Yet You wanted me to be rational.

Will learn that life is like a slope

With accent and descent that I must cope

Going through such wonderful formula

As like solving problems in Algebra.

Life indeed is an infinite equation

Reflected by Your external computation

And I am only Your protection

To give thanks and praise for your creation.

POEMS

Say It Now

Why wait until tomorrow

to tell someone you care?

For beyond the dawn tomorrow,

you may not find them there.

The past now lies behind us,

and tomorrow may not come.

We only have today, my friend,

to beat upon life's drum.

Friend, why not say, "I LOVE YOU'

to those that you hold dear,

For time is such a fragile thing

that death may soon appear.

Let others know you love them

so there's never a doubt.

The best time is now, my friend,

to try and work things out.

If you keep your love a secret,

it cannot multiply,

For love, when it's neglected,

begins to slowly die.

Go, hug your wife and children-

go shed a happy tear!

And love will pay grand dividends

each day throughout the year.

                                                           Clay Harrison