scholarly journals Language Teachers Improving Their Practice and Generating Knowledge through Action Research

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Fernando Peralta-Castro ◽  
Pedro J Mayoral-Valdivia
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Qualitative Methods ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
Additional Element ◽  
Study Research ◽  
Research Techniques ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Research Action ◽  
Contextual Reality

<em>This study aims to investigate a group of language teachers who seek to improve their general English syllabus through action research. Action research offers practitioners possibilities to address syllabus issues through thoughtful inquiry. Because the study requires the researcher to comprehend the subject of study, research techniques allowing participants express their beliefs, and opinions about the syllabus are entirely appropriate. Thus, it is unlikely that other research methods allow action researchers understand the contextual reality as qualitative methods do. Interviews are conducted as they are widely used in action research studies and are suitable techniques to gain insights into the practitioners’ collective reflective enquiry. The study shows that action research is a valuable tool to improve a language syllabus, an additional element action research offers to the process of syllabus improvement is that teachers can take responsibility for themselves and their actions thus by improving the syllabus they follow, they are able to emancipate themselves from the controlled situation they can find themselves in. </em>

scholarly journals Iringan Musik Dalam Pantomim

SELONDING ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (13) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nur Iswantara
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Qualitative Methods ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Facial Features ◽  
Theater Arts ◽  
Educational Approach ◽  
Structure Approach ◽  
Black And White ◽  
Multi Level

Pantomime is one of the oldest theater arts, where mime artists tell something just using their body, without talking. Pantomime artists are known for their white makeup and black pigtails, as well as other facial features to exaggerate their emotions. Black and white striped tops, white gloves and black hats are also complete with traditional Pantomime artist costumes. These clothes and makeup have become a tradition of many Pantomime artists. In adding the atmosphere of the movement displayed, a music illustration is given to bring the atmosphere to life.This study uses qualitative methods and action research methods which is a reflective research method. This type of research is able to offer new ways and procedures to improve and enhance the professionalism of pantomime presentation techniques. The approach used is structural and educative. The structure approach is used to solve something related to the arrangement or building of multi-level pantomime presentations, while the educational approach is used to solve those relating to pantomime education.Music illustrations in the Pantomime show can support the atmosphere of the show. The music played can be adjusted to the theme of the movement played by a Pantomime. Keywords: Pantomime, Illustration of Music, Atmosphere.

scholarly journals Action Research: a Supplementary Source for the English Langauge Teachers

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2S11) ◽  
pp. 2883-2885
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
English Language ◽  
Teaching Strategy ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
New Approach ◽  
New Strategy ◽  
Current Scenario ◽  
English Language Teachers ◽  
The Subject

This paper tries to explore that, Action Research is a supplementary source for English Language Teachers to bring out better teaching outcome of the teachers and better learning outcomes of the students. In the current scenario, apart from the syllabus, English Language teachers expect a supplementary source to follow a new strategy in order to satisfy the expectations of the students inside the classroom. They face many challenges in the classroom and one of the important problems is to draw continuous involvement of the students as well as to create good understanding of the subject in the classroom. In this connection, Action Research helps the teachers to explore effective teaching strategy in the classroom. This Action Research is integrated with a new approach called MUSE (Manageable, Urgent, Significant and Engaging), that helps the teachers to plan effectively. Besides, it is an exploratory or activity based classroom research and so it encourages the students to learn effectively and understand clearly with more involvement in the classroom. This study suggests a need for the supplementary source and it also focuses on Action Research to aid the teachers.

scholarly journals Unlicensed EFL Teachers Co-constructing Knowledge and Transforming Curriculum Through Collaborative-Reflective Inquiry

2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 73-87 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edgar Augusto Aguirre Garzón
Keyword(s):  
Public School ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
Reflective Inquiry ◽  
Study Research ◽  
Efl Teachers ◽  
Constructing Knowledge ◽  
Contextual Reality

This paper describes a case study research project carried out in a public school in Bogotá, Colombia, with four unlicensed teachers of English as a foreign language. Although the institutional guidelines in the school suggest that teachers should collectively propose changes to shape pedagogical realities, there is evidence of little communication among them. This study emphasizes collaborative, reflective inquiry as a means to educative transformation. Findings suggest that collaborative inquiry prompts the language teachers to conjointly design teaching strategies and materials that articulate with students’ contexts. Furthermore, along the way, the teachers were empowered to propose curricular changes to adjust contents and goals of the area with the students’ contextual reality.

language teaching

2005 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. i-i
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
English Language ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Language Teacher ◽  
Feature Article ◽  
The Subject

We are delighted to begin our term as editors with a stimulating special-feature article by Anne Burns on action research. While the term ‘action research’ is not new in the wider field of research methodology, it remains a relatively recent phenomenon in the field of language teaching, but one which is increasingly the subject of much debate. Anne Burns takes a critical look at the origins, purpose, scope and impact of action research in the area of English language teaching, and describes both the challenges to its status as a research methodology and the issues which need to be addressed by language teachers if it is to remain a sustainable methodology. In addition to being an authoritative overview of the paradigm, the article provides excellent background for a state-of-the-art article on the development of the language teacher written by Steve Mann, which will appear in the next issue of this journal.

Collaborative Action Research and School Counselors

2005 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 2156759X0500900
Author(s):  
Lonnie L. Rowell
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
School Districts ◽  
School Counselors ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Counselor Training ◽  
School Counselor ◽  
Collaborative Action Research ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
Collaborative Action ◽  
Research Action

Collaborative action research is an effective tool for helping school counselors to strengthen the link between practice and research. Action research methods for school counselors are summarized, and a model for collaborative action research linking counselor training and school counselor practitioners is presented. The model is based on ongoing action research projects currently being carried out in several school districts. Examples of action research projects based on this model are illustrated.

RESEARCH METHODS FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHERS.Jo McDonough and Steven McDonough. London: Arnold, 1997. Pp. vii + 262. $19.95 paper.

2001 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 125-126
Author(s):  
John Hedgcock
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
English Language Teachers

Aimed at pre- and in-service ELT professionals, Research methods for English language teachers introduces basic premises of research in language learning and teaching. The authors approach qualitative and quantitative research from a reflective perspective, emphasizing techniques that guide and shape action research. The book presents an effective, reader-friendly survey of theoretical principles, data collection processes, and analytic procedures.

scholarly journals IMPROVING THE COMPETENCE OF TEACHERS IN MAKING CLASSROOM ACTION RESEARCH THROUGH MGMP IN SMP NEGERI 23 PONTIANAK

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Saryana .
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Student Learning Outcomes ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Classroom Action Research ◽  
Conducting Research ◽  
Research Action ◽  
Improve Student Learning ◽  
Very High

The duties and obligations of teachers in addition to educate as well as researchers, the research attempted amending the learning. One of the forms was to improve the competence in conducting research was by means of Musyawarah Guru Mata Pelajaran (MGMP). This activity aimed to improve the competence of teacher in creating classroom action research, expectedly being able to improve the quality of learning process for teachers in the classroom, and improve student learning outcomes eventually. This research was conducted at SMP Negeri 23 Pontianak on September until December 2012. The subject of research was the teachers of SMP Negeri 23 about 27 people. This research was carried out using school action research design, designed through 3 cycles, each cycle through these steps: planning, implementation, observation and reflection. The competence of teacher in using classroom action research in cycle I is 38,82% in low categories. The competence of teachers in using classroom action research in cycle II is 78,33% in very high category. It was concluded that the competence of SMP Negeri 23 Pontianak in  classroom action research from cycle I to cycle II increase of 39,51%. From 27 teachers in SMP Negeri 23 Pontianak, who finished doing classroom action research to the number of 14 people. The number of teachers who did not conduct classroom action research to the number of 4 people. There were 2 teachers who could only follow 1 section. As many as 7 teachers could follow more than 2 times but they did not finish to make reports. At the beginning state before following the MGMP in SMP Negeri 23 Pontianak there were 2 teachers had ever done research and after following the MGMP there were 14 teachers who finished doing the classroom action research. There was raising in number of teachers who had the competency to do classroom action research as many as 12 people. It is concluded that once made MGMP at SMP Negeri 23 Pontianak is increasing the competence of teachers in making classroom research action as many as 12 people.   Kata kunci: kompetensi membuat PTK

scholarly journals Improvement of Science Learning Outcomes With Interactive Powerpoint Media Class V Students Of SDN 01 Ambowetan

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 262
Author(s):  
Yuli Anggraeni
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Science Learning ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Class V ◽  
Planning Stage ◽  
Class Average ◽  
The Subject

<p>The purpose of this study was to improve the science learning outcomes of animal classification materials based on the type of food for grade V SDN 01 Ambowetan students through the use of powerpoint media. The subjects in this study were students of class V SDN 01 Ambowetan consisting of 20 boys and 25 girls. Classroom Action Research Methods implemented in 3 cycles. The research design starts from the planning stage, action implementation, observation, and reflection. In learning activities, the use of powerpoint learning media and learning outcomes has increased in each cycle. In cycle I (70%), cycle II (90%) and cycle III (100%). Completeness of learning in cycle I (71.11%), cycle II and cycle III (100%) while the class average in cycle I (73.69), cycle II (82.49), and cycle III (86.67) ). The conclusion that can be drawn is that learning with the use of powerpoint media can improve science learning outcomes. The subject of Animal Classification by Type of Food in grade V SDN 01 Ambowetan students</p>

scholarly journals Upaya Meningkatkan Pemahaman Bermain Bolavoli melalui Model Role Playing

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-50
Author(s):  
Dini Noerfalah ◽  
Lukmannul Haqim Lubay ◽  
Didin Budiman
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Action Research ◽  
Role Playing ◽  
Student Understanding ◽  
Class Action ◽  
Research Use ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Research Action ◽  
Game Performance

The purpose of this  research is to investigate how role playing method can improve student understanding in volleyball games activities. This research use class action research. The research used  in two cycle, every cycle have research action that done twice. The subject of this research is 30 students of level 5 class from one elementary school in Bandung. (12 boys, 18 girls). Role playing models combine with  GPAI instrument. Data is analyzed using percentage technic and  associated with games performance. This research showed that role playing models can improve student understanding in volleyball games. AbstrakPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui apakah penerapan model role playing dapat  meningkatkan  pemahaman bermain siswa  dalam  bermain bolavoli.  Penelitian  ini  menggunakan  penelitian   tindakan   kelas.  Penelitian  dilakukan  dalam  dua  siklus,  setiap  siklus  dilaksanakan   sebanyak   dua kali tindakan penelitian. Subjek  penelitian  adalah  kelas  V  disalah  satu   sekolah dasar di Kota Bandung sebanyak 30 siswa (laki-laki: 12; perempuan:  18).  Model role playing dikombinasikan dengan instrument Game Performance Analisis Instrumen. Data dianalisis menggunakan teknik persentase dan dikaitkan dengan keterampilan bermain. Hasil penelitian menunjukan model pembelajaran role playing dapat meningkatkan pemahaman bermain bolavoli. 

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