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A Presentation On
ACTION RESEARCH
By
Dr. Niradhar Dey
G.G. University, Bilaspur, C.G., India
(For B.Ed./M.Ed. Students, Session 2010-11)
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An Action Research Proposal
On
“Removing The Complexes of Shy Among The Students”
Submitted By
(.......................................)
For The Academic Requirement (Internal)
In B.Ed. Course
Submitted To..
Department of Education
G.G. Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur, C.G.
Session, 2010-11
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What is Action Research?
Research : Re + Search
 Is a very systematic work
 It directs towards the solution of the problem
 It is a very formal work
 It is based upon intensive observation
 It involves the scientific methods
 It involves the steps like:
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I- Identification of the Problem
II- Objectives and Hypothesis Formulation
III- Observation/Collection of Data
IV- Analysis of Observed Facts/Data
V- Result and Conclusion
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Research is of two types:
1. Fundamental/Basic research
2. Applied/Action Research
Fundamental Research
 Fundamental research is also called as pure research.
 Theories and principles are developed by conducting
Fundamental research.
 It is concerned with some fundamental, major and vital
issues.
 Broad generalizations are possible through fundamental
research.
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Applied/Action Research
 It carries most of characteristics of fundamental research.
 It is also called as field research.
 The main concern of applied/action research is to immediate
solution of the problem.
 The practical day-to-day problems are taken to be conducted in
applied/action research.
 The areas of the problems like: educational, social, personal,
psychological etc.
 Action research is a branch of applied research which deals the
problems occur in the school.
 The problems may be related with the students, teachers,
principals, counselors and administrators.
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Differences
Fundamental
1.
Main objective is to devt. of
theory/principles.
2.
Expert training is needed
Vast area is needed
3.
Action
1.
Main objective is to immediate solution
of school related problems.
2.
3.
An average teacher can do it
A particular classroom children can be
taken
Action research procedures are followed
4.
4.
5.
6.
7.
A suitable research design is
followed
5. A simple understanding of the problem
RRL is needed to analysis
is needed
Random methods are followed for 6. No need of any sampling
sample selection
7. Methods
Findings are used only upon that grp.
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Definition of Action Research
C. V. Good: “Action research is a research used by
teachers, supervisors and administrators to improve
the quality of their decision and action”
John Best & Kahn: “Action research is focused on the
immediate application and not on the development of
theory. It has placed its emphasis on a real problem in
a local setting. Its finding are to be evaluated in terms
of local applicability, not in terms of universal
validity”
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Field of Action Research
 Study the needs of the children.
 Study the interest of the children.
 Problems of discipline.
 Social problems.
 Problems of learning.
 Improvement of the curriculum.
 Problems of teachers.
 Problems of students attendance.
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Steps of Action Research
I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.
VI.
Identification of the Problem
Formation of Objectives and Hypothesis
Collection of Data by using suitable
Tools/Techniques
Preparation of suitable Action Plan
Analysis and Interpretation of Data
Result and Conclusion
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Proposal of An Action Research
Name of the Teacher :
Name of the Institute : Dept. of Education, GGV, Bilaspur,
C.G.
Course
: B.Ed.
Sphere of the Problem : Complexes in children
Action research problem : Removing the complexes of shy
and cowardly children.
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I.
Identification of the Problem:
“How to Remove the Complexes of Shy and Cowardly
Children in class IX”
Introduction:
- about the background of the problem.
- Importance of the problem.
- If any studies has been conducted in this area
should be analyzed.
- how the result will help the students.
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Probable Causes:
(i) Individual differences
(ii) Emotional block
(iii) Father’s profession
(iv) Physical defects
(v) Lack of vocabulary
(vi) Backwardness
(vii) Difference in the age group
(viii) Lack of mental ability
(ix) Habit and family impressions
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II. Objectives of the Study:
To study the causes of complexes of shy and cowardly
children.
2. To remove the complexes of shy and cowardly children.
1.
Hypothesis of the Study:
“If the teacher tries to develop the vocabulary and power of
expression of the students through debates, discussion, arguments,
dramatic performances, oral reading, lectures etc. the students will
develop the desire to surpass other students, to perform better than
them; in this way, they will overcome their shortcomings and then
be able to work fearlessly and frankly with their companions”
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III. Collection of the Data
Base – Line Data:
“All data relating to the physical, sociological, economic,
cultural, academic and environmental situation of the
child, the child’s history and information about his trait”
Tolls for Collection of Data:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Personal Interview
Questionnaire
Observation
Anecdotal Record
Cumulative Records
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IV. Preparation of Suitable Action Plan
Time Chart
Month, Week, Date
Proposed Action
Tools Used in Practice
July I & II Week
Information about attitude
Questionnaire,
Record
and School Grades
July III & IV Week
Provide opportunities for expression. General Talks
Talks about his difficulties with other
students.
Aug I & II Week
Talk with student about his difficulties
Aug III & IV Week
Clear expression of words, sentence and Text
books,
its understanding
Magazines
Sept. Whole month
Reading, analysis & reporting
Oct. Whole month
Group activity, Community contact, Report
Excursion and School functions.
Nov., Dec. Whole month
Participation in Drama
Jan. Whole month
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Training group mind
General Meeting
Library,
Debate, group activities
report
Participation
Games competition
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VI. Analysis and Interpretation of Data:
 Testing of Hypothesis:
The data will be analyzed and final testing & evaluation of
the hypothesis will be done on the basis of the work
performed in accordance with the time-table. Decision
will be taken about the acceptance/rejection of the
hypothesis.
VII. Result and Conclusion:
Basing upon the analysis of the data, the result and
conclusion will be stated and it will be observed that the
students those are identified with complexes of shy and
coward have removed their earlier attitude and working
with frank and fearlessly with the group.
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References:
“It will include Books followed, Journals, News
Paper, Encyclopedias, Reports, Projects, Thesis,
Reviews, Abstracts etc which has been used to prepare
the Action Research Proposal”
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Thanking you
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