Republic of the Philippines Department of Education REGION X- NORTH MINDANAO Division of Misamis Oriental Tagoloan West District BALUARTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Minutes of the Learning Action Cell on Writing Action Research Proposal Meeting Date: May 25, 2023 @1pm Meeting Attendees: Teacher-Researcher and Research Coordinator BES Teachers Agenda: Welcome and Introduction Overview of Action Research Proposal Key Components of an Action Research Proposal Sharing Best Practices Hands-on Activity: Writing an Action Research Proposal Q&A and Discussion Action Plan for Future Research Proposals Closing Remarks Meeting Minutes: Lara: Good afternoon, esteemed colleagues. Thank you all for joining this learning action cell. As the school's research coordinator, I am delighted to facilitate this session on writing an action research proposal. The purpose of today's meeting is to equip ourselves with the necessary knowledge and skills to craft effective action research proposals for our future projects. Welcome and Introduction: We began the meeting with a warm welcome to all attendees. Each participant introduced themselves, highlighting their areas of interest in educational research and previous experiences with action research. Overview of Action Research Proposal: I provided an overview of what an action research proposal entails. We discussed the importance of clearly defining the research problem, setting research objectives, and explaining the significance of the study to the school community. Additionally, we emphasized the need to align the research question with the school's goals and objectives. Key Components of an Action Research Proposal: We explored the essential components of a well-structured action research proposal, including the research title, abstract, introduction, literature review, research questions, methodology, data collection and analysis plan, ethical considerations, and a timeline for the research process. Sharing Best Practices: Each colleague was invited to share their experiences and best practices in writing action research proposals. Valuable insights and practical tips were shared, encouraging collaboration and idea exchange among the participants. Hands-on Activity: Writing an Action Research Proposal: To put our knowledge into practice, we engaged in a hands-on activity. Small groups were formed, and each group was assigned a specific research topic. Collaboratively, the groups worked on drafting key sections of an action research proposal for their respective topics. Republic of the Philippines Department of Education REGION X- NORTH MINDANAO Division of Misamis Oriental Tagoloan West District BALUARTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Q&A and Discussion: Following the hands-on activity, we reconvened to discuss the challenges encountered and seek clarification on any aspects of action research proposal writing. Open discussions helped to address doubts and gain a deeper understanding of the process. Action Plan for Future Research Proposals: As a concluding segment, we collectively brainstormed an action plan to guide us in writing our future research proposals. The plan included setting individual deadlines for different proposal sections, seeking peer feedback, and supporting one another throughout the process. Closing Remarks: In conclusion, I expressed my appreciation to all participants for their active involvement in the learning action cell. I encouraged colleagues to continue exploring the field of action research and to reach out for support as needed. Action Items: Each colleague to work on their respective action research proposals using the knowledge gained from this learning action cell. Collaborate with fellow colleagues for peer review and feedback on proposal drafts. Set a timeline for submitting the completed action research proposals. Meeting Adjourned: 5:00 pm (Note: These meeting minutes are to be shared with all participants for their reference.) End of Meeting Minutes. Prepared by: LARA MAE S. GONZALES Teacher 1
