scholarly journals Using Innovation and Action Research to Build TESOL Teacher Capacity in Vietnam

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin Benedict Andrew
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Educational Innovation ◽  
Research Problem ◽  
Teacher Capacity ◽  
Professional Educators ◽  
Innovation Research ◽  
Research Problems

Critical insights from educational innovation research inform TESOL educators in Vietnam that pedagogical interventions should be particular to their context and environment. This paper presents a qualitative descriptive analysis of four teachers who are students in a Master of Education (TESOL) program delivered in Vietnam by within a partnership between an Australian and a Vietnamese University. The study draws on the assessed work of students in the unit Innovation which aims to encourage its students, all of whom are experienced professional educators, to identify a research problem specific to their teaching and learning environment and design a research question built around a pedagogical or curricular intervention they can ethically implement and evaluate within their workplaces. This activity, serving as both curriculum and assessment, empowers students to apply a segment of an action research cycle to their classrooms. The study presents four narratives of teacher/researchers engaged in innovation research, identifying research problems, developing topics and lines of enquiry and ultimately evaluating their projects reflectively. This pedagogical approach articulates the idea that the best people to know what innovations are required in Vietnamese educational contexts are the teachers themselves. Additionally, the findings support the use of an action research-focused pedagogy as an appropriate approach for use in TESOL programs in such developing nations as Vietnam.

scholarly journals Peningkatan Kompetensi Profesional Calon Konselor dalam Menulis Proposal Penelitian

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 63
Author(s):  
Ardimen Ardimen
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Problem Based Learning ◽  
Research Problem ◽  
Research Proposal ◽  
Learning Method ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Research Problems ◽  
Usability Research ◽  
Concept Theory ◽  
Increased Activity

The purpose of this research is to improve the ability of prospective counselor in writing a research proposal through Problem Based Learning method/ Inquiry (PBL/I) and in particular its purpose is to (1) determine the increased activity of the prospective counselor in writing a research proposal with PBL/I method, and (2) the increase in the ability of prospective counselors in writing a research proposal. This study uses classroom action research with the research subjects were VII semester student majoring BK IAIN Batusangkar. The results of the study in the first cycle showed an increase in activity and the ability of prospective counselors in writing a research proposal. This increase is very varied in accordance with the capability and experience of the students. The results of the second cycle study showed mastery of each indicator, but the indicators are controlled and enhanced by the prospective counselor in the research proposal is; select and formulate the title of the actual and straightforward, choosing and using the concept/ theory/ reference that is current and relevant to support the research problem, enter the empirical facts in the background of the problem, restrict and define problems, formulate objectives in line with the formulation of research problems, formulating usability research, select and use the theory / concept of the actual, choose the appropriate method to the problem and research objectives, and the ability to follow the format of the research proposal.

scholarly journals The Effort to Increase the Students’ Achievement in Poetry Mastery through Semiotic Method

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 104
Author(s):  
I Wy. Dirgeyasa
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Education ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Average Score ◽  
State University ◽  
Education Department ◽  
Classroom Action Research ◽  
Academic Year

The obejectives of this research are to know the improvement  of the students’ achievement in poetry mastery and their perception regarding to the semiotic method in teaching and learning poetry in  English Education Department, Languages and Art Faculty of State University of Medan. The research method used is the Classroom Action Research (CAR). The subjects of the research are the fifth semester of 37 students of 2013/2014 academic year. The data are collected by test in order to know the students’ achievment in poetry mastery. The students’ perception toward the implementation of the semiotic method for teaching and learning poetry is collected by questionaire. The data are analyzed by descriptive analysis. The result of research shows that (1) the average score of the students’ achievement of poetry mastery is (71.75) or it increases (11,59) point from pre-test (60.16) and (2) in general, the students’ perception toward the semiotic method for teaching and learning poetry are good and positive.

Action Research Approaches

2021 ◽  
pp. 119-139
Author(s):  
Karen E. Watkins ◽  
Aliki Nicolaides ◽  
Victoria J. Marsick
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Research Problem ◽  
Complex World ◽  
Action Science ◽  
Action Inquiry ◽  
Research Problems ◽  
Kurt Lewin ◽  
Address System ◽  
Research Action ◽  
Insight Into

The contemporary use of action research draws on the exploratory, inductive nature of many qualitative research approaches—no matter the type of data collected—because the type of research problems studied are complex, dynamic, and located in rapidly changing contexts. When action research is undertaken to support social and organizational change, support from stakeholders affected by the research problem is essential, creating further complexity. Action research may serve as an alternative to more traditional views of social science. In this chapter, the authors describe action research as envisioned by Kurt Lewin, its originator. They show how two variants of action research—action science and collaborative developmental action inquiry—advance insight into how action research can be used to develop personal capability to address system changes that action research seeks to unveil. They conclude with reflections on criteria for rigor and relevance in action research in today's post-modern, complex world.

IMPROVING STUDENTS’ VOCABULARY ACHIEVEMENT BY APPLYING ANAGRAM PLUS FLASHCARDS AT THE SMP NEGERI 7 PEMATANGSIANTAR

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sartika Manurung And I Wayan Dirgayasa Tangkas
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Classroom Action Research ◽  
Vocabulary Achievement

This study focused to improve Students’ Vocabulary Achievement by Applying Anagram PlusFlashcards. This study was conducted by using classroom action research. The subject of thisstudy was students in class VII-7 of SMP Negeri 7 Pematangsiantar. There were 32 studentstaken as the subject. The instrument for collecting data were the test for vocabulary and diarynotes, questionnaire sheets, observation sheet, and interview for process of teaching andlearning vocabulary. The data were analyzed by descriptive analysis. The result of the researchshowed that the mean of students’ score in pre-test was 56.41, the mean of students’ score inpost-test I was 69.22. The mean of students’ score in post-test II was 76.72. There wereimprovement of students’ achievement from 56.41-76.72 about 20.31 point and that score(76.72) was excelled the indicator (75). Based on diary notes, questionnaire sheets,observation sheet, and interview, it found that teaching and learning process ran well.Students were active, cooperative, enthusiastic and interested in learning vocabulary.There were 16 students (50%) agreed that the students active in learning process, 20students (62.5%) were interested, 20 students (62.5%) were enthusiastic and 19 students(59.37%) were agreed that strategy of learning was effective. It can be concluded that theapplication of anagram plus flashcards had successfully improved the students’ vocabularyachievement at the SMP Negeri 7 Pematangsiantar.

Penerapan Pembelajaran Ctl (Contextual Teaching And Learning) Untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Ekonomi Siswa Kelas XII IPS 3

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 59
Author(s):  
Masmuria Masmuria
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Class Action ◽  
Observation Methods ◽  
Research Procedure ◽  
Contextual Teaching ◽  
Research Action

This research is a class action research (Action research) Aiming To: Improve Economic Learning Outcomes Through Application of Contextual Teaching and Learning CTL ". In this study researchers used qualitative research methods using descriptive analysis approach. In this research, the location that the researcher chose is the students of class XII IPS 3 SMA Negeri 2 Watampone Bone District. The method used to collect data on the implementation of contextual learning by teachers Economics in SMA 2 Watampone Bone District are: Documentation Methods, Interview Methods, and Observation Methods. This classroom action research procedure consists of 2 cycles. Each cycle is implemented in accordance with the changes to be achieved. Cycle I and cycle II are 5 times each. Teachers are expected to improve the quality of learning by providing a contextual and practical learning experience to students, meaning that learning should be meaningful and provide opportunities to train students into real citizens, so as to be able to deal with daily problems in society later.

Emerging Action Research Traditions

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 71-81
Author(s):  
Karen E. Watkins ◽  
Aliki Nicolaides ◽  
Victoria J. Marsick
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Research Problem ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Action Science ◽  
Doctoral Research ◽  
Action Inquiry ◽  
Action Research Approach ◽  
Research Problems ◽  
Kurt Lewin ◽  
Address System

The authors argue here that contemporary use of action research shares the exploratory, inductive nature of many qualitative research approaches—no matter the type of data collected—because the type of research problems studied are set in complex, dynamic, rapidly changing contexts and because action research is undertaken to support social and organizational change that requires buy-in from many stakeholders affected by the research problem. Action research serves as a critique and alternative to more traditional views of social science. In this article, the authors first describe action research as defined by Kurt Lewin, its originator. They show how two variants of action research—Action Science and Collaborative Developmental Action Inquiry—advance insight into how action research can be used to develop personal capability to address system changes that action research seeks to unveil. By using the example of an innovative action research approach to doctoral research, the authors illustrate the context-rich, exploratory nature of action research that both generates knowledge for and in change, and developmentally engages collaborating researchers and participants. They conclude with reflections on criteria for rigor and relevance in action research in today's post-modern, complex world.

scholarly journals Peningkatan Hasil Belajar PPKn Melalui Model Pembelajaran Kooperatif Tipe JIGSAW Pada Siswa Kelas IX-3 SMP Negeri 2 Tanete Riaja Kabupaten Barru

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 135
Author(s):  
Rahman Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Cooperative Learning ◽  
Student Learning ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Student Learning Outcomes ◽  
Class Action ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Attendance Rate

This research is a class action research (Classroom Action Research) which aims to improve the learning outcomes of Civics through jigsaw type cooperative learning models in Class IX-3 students of SMP Negeri 2 Tanete Riaja Barru Regency. The subjects of this research were Class IX-3 students in odd semester 2019/2020 as many as 25 students. Data collection techniques used were the final Cycle I test, the final Cycle II test, and the observation sheet. The results obtained from the quantitative and qualitative descriptive analysis are as follows: The average score of student learning outcomes after taking action in Cycle I is 68.97%. with an attendance rate of 99%, the courage of students working on the questions on the board is 35%. After continuing in Cycle II, the average score of student learning outcomes on the Pancasila and Citizenship Education subject matter was 77.27% with an attendance rate of 99.17%, the courage to answer questions on the board 43%. The foregoing indicates that an increase in learning outcomes for Pancasila Education and Citizenship for Class IX-3 students of SMP Negeri 2 Tanete Riaja Barru Regency after applying the jigsaw type cooperative learning model. The motivation of students in participating in the teaching and learning process increased, this was seen from the increase in the frequency of students who wanted to solve practice questions on the board, the seriousness of students in the use of instructional media, and student activity in each group work.

Action Research Approaches

2018 ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Karen E. Watkins ◽  
Aliki Nicolaides ◽  
Victoria J. Marsick
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Action Research ◽  
Research Problem ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Complex World ◽  
Doctoral Research ◽  
Action Research Approach ◽  
Research Problems ◽  
Kurt Lewin ◽  
Innovative Action

The contemporary use of action research draws on the exploratory, inductive nature of many qualitative research approaches because the type of research problems studied are complex, dynamic, and located in rapidly changing contexts. When action research is undertaken to support social and organizational change, support from stakeholders affected by the research problem is essential, creating further complexity. Action research may serve as an alternative to more traditional views of social science. In this chapter, the authors describe action research as envisioned by Kurt Lewin, its originator. Using the example of an innovative action research approach to doctoral research, they illustrate the context-rich, exploratory nature of action research that both generates knowledge for change and engages collaborating researchers and participants. The authors conclude with reflections on criteria for rigor and relevance in action research in today's post-modern, complex world.

Exploring Strategies to Improve Oral Communication Engagement Online According to Higher Education Instructors

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
Dawn DiPeri
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Oral Communication ◽  
Research Problem ◽  
The United States ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
Online Public Speaking

This chapter addresses the following problem: the strategies higher education instructors need to strengthen the oral communication skills of online undergraduate students have not yet been identified. The exploratory design used semistructured interviews that queried the experiences of 10 undergraduate online higher education instructors tasked with teaching a course with an online public speaking assignment. The population in the study was geographically disbursed and worked remotely within the United States. The conceptual framework guided the study and focused on the general research problem and the ways in which management can improve practices related to teaching and learning. The theoretical construct that was most closely examined was andragogy. The research question asked: What are the strategies higher education instructors need to strengthen the oral communication skills of online undergraduate students? The results of the semistructured interviews uncovered five themes but this chapter examines the theme of student engagement.

scholarly journals STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS OF THE CONSTRUCTIVIST INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS IN A TEACHING AND LEARNING COURSE

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Meri Fuji Siahaan
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Instructional Methods ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Survey Instrument ◽  
Online Discussions ◽  
First Semester ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
The One ◽  
Ted Talks

<p>Constructivism is defined as building one’s own understanding. Constructivist instructional method requires that teacher should not be the one who informs but who facilitates the students learning. The purpose of this study is to obtain the students’ perceptions on the implementation of constructivist instructional methods in Teaching and Learning course. A survey research methodology was used with first semester students who were taking teaching and learning course as the subjects of this study. Methods of collecting data were questionnaires with open ended questions, deep interview and documentation. A qualitative analysis technique was performed on data from the survey instrument and the interview to answer 4 research questions. A descriptive analysis technique was performed on data to answer 1 research question from the survey instrument and documents. The data analysis revealed that constructivism instructional methods were clearly experienced when they were required to answer a lot of probing questions, had discussion in the classroom, had Facebook online discussions with clear guidance to do so, created ted talks and debating.The study implies that the constructivist instructional methods experienced by the students in the class help them to better understand the constructivism theory and its implications. </p>

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