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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)


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


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:

I- Identification of the ProblemII- Objectives and Hypothesis

FormulationIII- Observation/Collection of Data

IV- Analysis of Observed Facts/DataV- Result and Conclusion


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Research is of two types:1. Fundamental/Basic research2. 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.


Differences

Fundamental Action

1. Main objective is to devt. of theory/principles.

2. Expert training is needed

3. Vast area is needed

4. A suitable research design is followed

5. RRL is needed to analysis

6. Random methods are followed for sample selection

7. Findings are generalized

1. Main objective is to immediate solution of school related problems.

2. An average teacher can do it3. A particular classroom children can be

taken4. Action research procedures are followed

5. A simple understanding of the problem is needed

6. No need of any sampling

7. Findings are used only upon that grp.7

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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”


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.


Steps of Action Research

I. Identification of the Problem

II.Formation of Objectives and Hypothesis

III.Collection of Data by using suitable Tools/Techniques

IV.Preparation of suitable Action Plan

V.Analysis and Interpretation of Data

VI.Result and Conclusion


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.


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.


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

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


II. Objectives of the Study:

1. To study the causes of complexes of shy and cowardly children.2. To remove the complexes of shy and cowardly children.

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”


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. Personal Interview2. Questionnaire3. Observation4. Anecdotal Record5. Cumulative Records


IV. Preparation of Suitable Action Plan

Time ChartMonth, 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. Talks about his difficulties with other students.

General Talks

Aug I & II Week Talk with student about his difficulties

General Meeting

Aug III & IV Week Clear expression of words, sentence and its understanding

Text books, Library, Magazines

Sept. Whole month Reading, analysis & reporting Debate, group activities report

Oct. Whole month Group activity, Community contact, Excursion and School functions.

Report

Nov., Dec. Whole month

Participation in Drama Participation

Jan. Whole month Training group mind Games competition


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.


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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