HBEC 4503 RESEARCH BULAN 10
ASSIGNMENT / TUGASAN
______________________________________________________________________________
HBEC4503
ACTION RESEARCH IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
ASSIGNMENT 1
SEPTEMBER 2016 SEMESTER
______________________________________________________________________________
INSTRUCTIONS TO STUDENTS / ARAHAN KEPADA PELAJAR
1. This assignment contains only ONE (1) question that is set in English. / Tugasan ini mengandungi SATU (1)
soalan sahaja yang disediakan dalam bahasa Inggeris.
2. Answer in Malay or English. / Jawab dalam bahasa Melayu atau bahasa Inggeris.
3. Learners are to submit assignment only in MsWord format unless specified otherwise. Please refrain from
converting text/phrases into picture format such as .gif / .jpeg / print screen / etc. / Anda dikehendaki
menyerahkan tugasan dalam format MsWord melainkan dinyatakan sebaliknya. Anda tidak dibenarkan untuk
menukar teks/frasa tugasan tersebut kepada format grafik seperti .jpeg / .gif / print screen / dan lain-lain
format berkaitan.
4. Download the language version of the assignment template concerned from the myINSPIRE for preparation
and submission of your assignment. Your assignment should be typed using 12 point Times New Roman font
and 1.5 line spacing. / Muat turunkan templat tugasan versi bahasa yang berkenaan daripada myINSPIRE
untuk penyediaan dan penyerahan tugasan anda. Tugasan anda hendaklah ditaip dengan menggunakan saiz
fon 12 Times New Roman dan langkau baris 1.5.
5. You must submit your assignment ONLINE via the myINSPIRE. Refer to the portal for instructions on the
procedures to submit your assignment online. You are advised to keep a copy of your submitted assignment
and proof of the submission for personal reference. / Anda dikehendaki menghantar tugasan SECARA
ONLINE melalui myINSPIRE. Sila rujuk kepada portal untuk arahan mengenai prosedur penghantaran
tugasan secara online. Anda dinasihatkan menyimpan salinan tugasan yang dihantar dan bukti
penghantaran untuk rujukan sendiri.
6. You can submit your assignment ONCE only in a SINGLE file. The file must be in MS-WORD format.
Please ensure that you submit the CORRECT and latest version of file. File which is wrongly submitted must
be re-submitted online before the deadline. / Anda hanya boleh menghantar tugasan SEKALI sahaja dalam
SATU fail. Fail tugasan yang dihantar mestilah dalam format MS-WORD (filename.doc). Sila pastikan fail
adalah VERSI TERKINI yang BETUL. Fail yang tersalah hantar hendaklah dihantar semula secara on-line
sebelum tamat tempoh penghantaran.
7. Your assignment must be submitted between 21st - 23rd October 2016. Submission after 23rd October
2016 will NOT be accepted. / Tugasan anda hendaklah diserahkan antara 21hb-23hb Oktober 2016.
Serahan selepas 23hb Oktober 2016 TIDAK akan diterima.
8. Your assignment should be prepared individually. You should not copy another person’s assignment. You
should also not plagiarise another person’s work as your own. / Tugasan hendaklah disiapkan secara
individu. Anda dilarang meniru tugasan orang lain. Anda juga dilarang sama sekali memplagiat kerja orang
lain sebagai kerja sendiri.
9. Please take note that PENALTY will be imposed on late submission of assignment as specified in the
Registrar’s Office circular 6/2012 (Refer to Registrar’s Announcement in myVLE). / Sila ambil maklum
tentang PENALTI yang akan dikenakan ke atas penghantaran lewat tugasan seperti yang tertera di pekeliling
pejabat Pendaftar 6/2012 (Rujuk Registrar’s Announcement di myVLE).
10. Please ensure that you keep the RECEIPT issued upon submisson of your assignment as proof of submission.
Your assignment is considered as NOT submitted if you fail to produce the submission receipt in any dispute
arises concerning assignment submission. / Anda perlu memastikan RESIT yang dikeluarkan bagi
penghantaran tugasan disimpan sebagai bukti penghantaran. Kegagalan mengemukakan resit dalam
sebarang isu yang timbul berkaitan penghantaran tugasan akan mengakibatkan tugasan dianggap TIDAK
dihantar.
EVALUATION / PENILAIAN
This assignment accounts for 200% of the total marks for the course and shall be assessed based
on the Rubrics or Answer Scheme attached. You would be given feedback on the assignment
before the Final Semester Examination commences./
Tugasan ini menyumbang sehingga 200% daripada jumlah markah kursus berkenaan dan akan
dinilai berdasarkan kepada Rubrik atau Skema Jawapan yang dilampirkan. Anda akan
diberikan maklum balas tentang tugasan ini sebelum Peperiksaan Akhir Semester bermula.
PLAGIARISM: MARKS DEDUCTION/ PLAGIARISME: POTONGAN MARKAH
Warning: The submitted assignment will automatically undergo a similarity check. If plagiarism
is detected, marks would be deducted as follows: / Amaran: Tugasan yang diserahkan, secara
automatik, akan disemak untuk menentukan kadar pertindihan. Jika plagiarisme dikesan,
markah akan dipotong seperti berikut:
No.
1
2
3
4
% Similarities Group
(Kumpulan Pertindihan)
0 – 30
30.01 – 50
50.01 – 70
70.01 – 100
% Marks Deduction
(Potongan Markah)
0
5
10
100
Assignments found to have similarities under any of the categories above; will not be entitled to
apply for appeal. For learners who fall into the 70.01-100 similarities group, the access for online
appeal for assignment remarking of the subject will be disabled from the appeal options. /
Tugasan yang dikenal pasti mempunyai pertindihan tugasan bagi mana-mana kumpulan
pertindihan di atas tidak dibenarkan untuk rayuan. Bagi pelajar dalam kategori pertindihan
tugasan kumpulan 70.01-100, akses online rayuan semakan semula tugasan bagi subjek
berkaitan dilupuskan dari pilihan rayuan.
ASSIGNMENT QUESTION
This assignment represents the demonstration of work at a Degree level. As a result, the work is
research based and must demonstrate some level of competence in reflection writing, using and
interpreting data. The initial work for this project will begin in Assignment 1 and completed in
Assignment 2. These assignments are write-ups towards producing a whole action research
report. All students are required to (1) prepare the outline to propose an action research project,
(2) carry out the action research and (3) write a report.
During enrolment in HBEC4503, students will need to apply the ‘Genchi Genbutsu’, an
engineering term which means ‘Go and See’ in order to complete their action research project.
Use the Module closely as a guideline to carry out this research work.
TASK 1
Requirements:
1.
Refer to Topic 1 and 2 for guidance to understand action research and planning for action
research.
2.
Refer to Topic 6 and 7 for some examples (Example 1-4) related to Early Childhood
context on:
(a)
3.
4.
5.
Identifying and limiting the topic;
(b)
Gathering information;
(c)
Reviewing the related literature;
(d)
Developing a research plan;
Develop your writing drafts following the guidelines given. This is supported by the
related points in 2 [(a) to (d)].
Do not submit your writings of 2-3 PAGES yet.
Discuss your write up with your E-Tutor and request for his/her comment.
(Total marks: 100)
ATTACHED ARE THE GUIDELINES FOR TASK 1
Format
Please type (in the Report Template) of your Action Research project idea.
Statement of Purpose
State what is the purpose of this study? Do you mean to provide new solution? Do you mean to
improve the current practice? Explain.
Description of what you plan to study
What is your topic? What are the research questions that will guide your study? Limit to a
maximum of 2 research questions.
Sample: I plan to study the impact of more frequent contact with at-risk students and
their parents. My sub questions will include:
Research question one:
Does increased contact lead to improved academic performance?
Sub-questions:
Does it improve student motivation?
Does it promote parent involvement in the students’ school life?
Is it perceived to be beneficial by both students and parents?
Description of your “treatment” or plan of action
What is the plan, when will it take place, and how will it be designed?
Sample: I will identify ten at-risk students in my 3rd and 4th period classes. The students
will be selected based upon observed poor academic performance and/or
attitude during the first quarter, as well as responses to a researcher-designed
survey administered at the end of the first quarter. At the beginning of the 2 nd
semester, I will explain to the students and their parents that I will be working
closely with them in an effort to improve the student’s grade and interest in
class. I will meet with the students during the first week of the semester to help
them set their goals and create a plan of action. The treatment will include
weekly conferences with the students regarding their grade and behaviour,
tutoring sessions, attending their extra-curricular activities, talking to their
other teachers and counselor (if this is deemed necessary, and weekly contact
with parents via email, notes home, or phone calls to five them and update and
get their input. This will last during the 3 rd quarter (although I may continue it
through the 4th quarter even after the research project is completed).
Data collection planning
What kind of data will you collect? When and how will you collect it?
Sample:
-
I will keep track of their grades during the 2 nd and 3rd quarter (homework, labs,
quizzes, tests, participation points).
-
I will keep track of homework completion rates during the 2nd and 3rd quarter. I will
track attendance at the tutoring and review sessions that I implement in the 3 rd
quarter. I will design a student survey which delves into their motivation levels, and
administer that survey to all of the students at the end of the 1 st quarter as well as to
the sample students at the end of the 3rd quarter. During the second and third quarter,
I will also collect anecdotal data regarding their motivation levels.
-
The researcher-designed pre and post student survey will also delve into students
perceptions of parent involvement. During my contact with parents during the 3 rd
quarter, I will also collect anecdotal data regarding parent involvement.
-
The researcher-designed student post-survey will delve into sample students’
perceptions regarding the benefit of the treatment. I will also design and administer
a parent post-survey to gauge the sample parents’ perceptions of treatment benefit.
TASK 2
Requirements:
1.
Refer to Topic 3 and 4 for guidance to understand data collection and analysis related to
action research.
2.
Refer to Topic 8 for some examples related to Early Childhood context on:
3.
(a)
Implementing the plan and collecting data;
(b)
Analysing the data;
Develop your writing drafts of 4-5 pages following the guidelines given, focusing only on
4.
5.
6.
requirement 2 above.
Discuss your write up with your e-Tutor for comment.
Combine task 1 & 2. Then submit.
Refer to the rubric provided as a guideline.
(Total marks: 100)
ATTACHED ARE THE GUIDELINES FOR TASK 2
Format
Please type (in the Report Template) of your Action Research project idea.
1. Description of the Problem
Identify and describe the problem that you have observed in practice. Be specific and
thorough in your description. Add data to support your assertions (i.e.: number who are
failing, tardy, etc.)
2. Literature Review
Summarise a minimum of TWO research paper or journals that pertain to the problem
that you will study. For each resource, you must describe how the research is relevant to
your study (including specific ideas you might be taking from that research and
incorporating into your own research design). Your textbook or other class handouts may
be used as additional resources (not included in the 2).
3. Description of your Project
Based upon what you have learned from you literature review, create a plan of action that
you will implement in your classroom. Include subheadings and fully describe the
following:
Research Question and sub-questions
Setting (urban/suburban, classroom, general demographics, size of school, grade
levels)
Participants (exact number, gender, age/grade in school, how selected)
Timeframe
4. Data Collection
Organise this section by research question (and re-type the research question in its
entirety). For each research question, you must describe the following: What qualitative
and/or quantitative data will you collect to determine your project’s impact? How will
you collect it? Describe any instruments you will use to collect the data such as surveys,
interview questions, etc. Draft copies of the researcher-designed instruments must be
attached to these writing drafts as appendices. In the body of the paper, refer to where
these items can be found in the appendix.
5. Data Analysis
Organise this section by research question (and re-type the research question in its
entirety). How will you analyse the data? For example: Comparisons must include
whole group as well as sub-group comparisons (i.e.: Males v. Females, “High” students v.
“Moderate” students v. “Low” achieving students) and perhaps individual comparisons
depending upon the research sample.
6. References
Cite all literature in the body of the paper and on the reference page using APA
(American Psychological Association) format. Get references from different sources such
as journals and books.
Assignment Rubrics
Criteria
Weight
Missing
Item
0
There is no
statement of
purpose.
Low
Fair
Above average
Excellent
1
The statement of
purpose is not
clear. It does not
mention any
purpose of doing
the action
research.
2
The statement of
purpose is clear.
However, there are
no further
clarifications of why
the research interest
has been chosen.
3
The statement of
purpose is clear.
This is followed by
good clarifications
of why the research
interest has been
chosen.
Student has been
able to sufficiently
describe what he/she
plans to study.
The language is
simple and clear.
Research questions
are expressed.
The description is
good.
4
The statement of
purpose is very clear,
concise and precise.
This is followed by
detailed clarifications
of why the research
interest has been
chosen.
Student has been able
to excellently
describe what he/she
plans to study.
The language is
simple and clear.
Research questions
are clearly expressed.
The description is
excellent.
Statement of
Purpose
2.5
Description of the
problem
8.75
Student has
not been able
to describe
what he/she
plans to study.
No
description of
the problem.
Student has been
able to describe
fairly what he/she
plans to study.
The language is
fair. Research
questions are
expressed.
The description is
fair.
Description of
your treatment or
plan of action
7.5
Student has
not been able
to describe
their plan of
action clearly.
Student has been
able to describe
their plan of
action fairly.
The language is
fair. The
explanation is
acceptable.
Student has been
able to decently
describe what he/she
plans to study.
The language is
simple and clear.
Research questions
are clearly
expressed.
The description is
very good.
Student has been
Student has been
able to sufficiently
able to decently
describe their plan of describe their plan of
action.
action.
The language is
The language is
simple and clear.
simple and clear.
The explanation is
The explanation is
good.
very good.
Student has been able
to excellently
describe their plan of
action.
The language is
simple and clear.
The explanation is
deemed above
expectation.
Max
Marks
10
35
30
Data collection
planning
Criteria
7.5
Weight
Missing
Item
Student has
not been able
to describe
their data
collection
planning
clearly.
Low
Fair
Above average
Excellent
Student has been
able to describe
their plan of
action fairly.
The language is
fair.
The description is
acceptable.
Literature review
is very minimal.
Student has been
able to sufficiently
describe their plan of
action.
The language is
simple and clear.
The description is
good.
Literature review is
acceptable.
Student has been
able to decently
describe their data
collection planning.
The language is
simple and clear.
The description is
very good.
Literature review is
good. Clear and
related to the study.
Student has been able
to excellently
describe their data
collection planning.
The language is
simple and clear. The
description is deemed
above expectation.
Literature review is
excellent. Very clear
and related to the
study.
Student has been able
to excellently
describe what he/she
plans to study.
The language is
simple and clear.
Research questions
are clearly expressed.
Literature Review
7.5
No literature
review exists.
Description of
your project
6.25
Student has
not been able
to describe the
project.
Student has been
able to describe
fairly about the
project.
The language is
fair. Research
questions are
expressed.
Student has been
able to sufficiently
describe what he/she
plans to study.
The language is
simple and clear.
Research questions
are expressed.
Student has been
able to decently
describe what he/she
plans to study.
The language is
simple and clear.
Research questions
are clearly
expressed.
Data Collection
3.75
There is no
data
collection
been done.
Student has
not been able
to describe
their data
collection
planning
Data collection
done is not clear.
Student has been
able to describe
their plan of
action fairly.
The language is
fair.
The description is
acceptable.
Data collection done
is acceptable.
Student has been
able to sufficiently
describe their plan of
action.
The language is
simple and clear.
The description is
good.
Data collection done
is good.
Student has been
able to decently
describe their data
collection planning.
The language is
simple and clear.
The description is
very good.
Data collection done
is excellent.
Student has been able
to excellently
describe their data
collection planning.
The language is
simple and clear.
The description is
deemed above
30
Max
Marks
30
25
15
Criteria
Weight
Data Analysis
3.75
References
2.5
Missing
Item
clearly.
There is no
data analysis
been done.
Less than 3
references.
Low
Fair
Above average
Excellent
expectation.
Max
Marks
Data analysis is
not clear.
Data analysis is
acceptable.
Data analysis is
good.
Data analysis is
excellent.
15
There are about
4-6 references.
There are about 6-8
references.
There are about 8-10
references.
There are more than
10 references.
10
TOTAL MARKS
* Jumlah markah akan ditukar kepada 65 peratus.
* Wajaran adalah berat sesuatu bahagian bergantung pada kepentingan maklumat yang diperlukan.
200
Report Template
HBEC 4503 ACTION RESEARCH IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
SEPTEMBER 2016 SEMESTER
ASSIGNMENT 1
TITLE OF STUDY:
Name:
Student ID:
Date of submission:
Format
Please type in the following format of your Action Research project idea.
Statement of Purpose
Please type here
Description of the Problem
Please type here
Description of your “treatment” or plan of action
Please type here
Data collection planning
Please type here
Literature Review
Please type here
Description of your Project
Include subheadings and fully describe the following:
Research Question and sub-questions
Setting (urban/suburban, classroom, general demographics, size of school, grade
levels)
Participants (exact number, gender, age/grade in school, how selected)
Timeframe
Data Collection
Please type here
Data Analysis
Please type here
References
Please type here
______________________________________________________________________________
HBEC4503
ACTION RESEARCH IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
ASSIGNMENT 1
SEPTEMBER 2016 SEMESTER
______________________________________________________________________________
INSTRUCTIONS TO STUDENTS / ARAHAN KEPADA PELAJAR
1. This assignment contains only ONE (1) question that is set in English. / Tugasan ini mengandungi SATU (1)
soalan sahaja yang disediakan dalam bahasa Inggeris.
2. Answer in Malay or English. / Jawab dalam bahasa Melayu atau bahasa Inggeris.
3. Learners are to submit assignment only in MsWord format unless specified otherwise. Please refrain from
converting text/phrases into picture format such as .gif / .jpeg / print screen / etc. / Anda dikehendaki
menyerahkan tugasan dalam format MsWord melainkan dinyatakan sebaliknya. Anda tidak dibenarkan untuk
menukar teks/frasa tugasan tersebut kepada format grafik seperti .jpeg / .gif / print screen / dan lain-lain
format berkaitan.
4. Download the language version of the assignment template concerned from the myINSPIRE for preparation
and submission of your assignment. Your assignment should be typed using 12 point Times New Roman font
and 1.5 line spacing. / Muat turunkan templat tugasan versi bahasa yang berkenaan daripada myINSPIRE
untuk penyediaan dan penyerahan tugasan anda. Tugasan anda hendaklah ditaip dengan menggunakan saiz
fon 12 Times New Roman dan langkau baris 1.5.
5. You must submit your assignment ONLINE via the myINSPIRE. Refer to the portal for instructions on the
procedures to submit your assignment online. You are advised to keep a copy of your submitted assignment
and proof of the submission for personal reference. / Anda dikehendaki menghantar tugasan SECARA
ONLINE melalui myINSPIRE. Sila rujuk kepada portal untuk arahan mengenai prosedur penghantaran
tugasan secara online. Anda dinasihatkan menyimpan salinan tugasan yang dihantar dan bukti
penghantaran untuk rujukan sendiri.
6. You can submit your assignment ONCE only in a SINGLE file. The file must be in MS-WORD format.
Please ensure that you submit the CORRECT and latest version of file. File which is wrongly submitted must
be re-submitted online before the deadline. / Anda hanya boleh menghantar tugasan SEKALI sahaja dalam
SATU fail. Fail tugasan yang dihantar mestilah dalam format MS-WORD (filename.doc). Sila pastikan fail
adalah VERSI TERKINI yang BETUL. Fail yang tersalah hantar hendaklah dihantar semula secara on-line
sebelum tamat tempoh penghantaran.
7. Your assignment must be submitted between 21st - 23rd October 2016. Submission after 23rd October
2016 will NOT be accepted. / Tugasan anda hendaklah diserahkan antara 21hb-23hb Oktober 2016.
Serahan selepas 23hb Oktober 2016 TIDAK akan diterima.
8. Your assignment should be prepared individually. You should not copy another person’s assignment. You
should also not plagiarise another person’s work as your own. / Tugasan hendaklah disiapkan secara
individu. Anda dilarang meniru tugasan orang lain. Anda juga dilarang sama sekali memplagiat kerja orang
lain sebagai kerja sendiri.
9. Please take note that PENALTY will be imposed on late submission of assignment as specified in the
Registrar’s Office circular 6/2012 (Refer to Registrar’s Announcement in myVLE). / Sila ambil maklum
tentang PENALTI yang akan dikenakan ke atas penghantaran lewat tugasan seperti yang tertera di pekeliling
pejabat Pendaftar 6/2012 (Rujuk Registrar’s Announcement di myVLE).
10. Please ensure that you keep the RECEIPT issued upon submisson of your assignment as proof of submission.
Your assignment is considered as NOT submitted if you fail to produce the submission receipt in any dispute
arises concerning assignment submission. / Anda perlu memastikan RESIT yang dikeluarkan bagi
penghantaran tugasan disimpan sebagai bukti penghantaran. Kegagalan mengemukakan resit dalam
sebarang isu yang timbul berkaitan penghantaran tugasan akan mengakibatkan tugasan dianggap TIDAK
dihantar.
EVALUATION / PENILAIAN
This assignment accounts for 200% of the total marks for the course and shall be assessed based
on the Rubrics or Answer Scheme attached. You would be given feedback on the assignment
before the Final Semester Examination commences./
Tugasan ini menyumbang sehingga 200% daripada jumlah markah kursus berkenaan dan akan
dinilai berdasarkan kepada Rubrik atau Skema Jawapan yang dilampirkan. Anda akan
diberikan maklum balas tentang tugasan ini sebelum Peperiksaan Akhir Semester bermula.
PLAGIARISM: MARKS DEDUCTION/ PLAGIARISME: POTONGAN MARKAH
Warning: The submitted assignment will automatically undergo a similarity check. If plagiarism
is detected, marks would be deducted as follows: / Amaran: Tugasan yang diserahkan, secara
automatik, akan disemak untuk menentukan kadar pertindihan. Jika plagiarisme dikesan,
markah akan dipotong seperti berikut:
No.
1
2
3
4
% Similarities Group
(Kumpulan Pertindihan)
0 – 30
30.01 – 50
50.01 – 70
70.01 – 100
% Marks Deduction
(Potongan Markah)
0
5
10
100
Assignments found to have similarities under any of the categories above; will not be entitled to
apply for appeal. For learners who fall into the 70.01-100 similarities group, the access for online
appeal for assignment remarking of the subject will be disabled from the appeal options. /
Tugasan yang dikenal pasti mempunyai pertindihan tugasan bagi mana-mana kumpulan
pertindihan di atas tidak dibenarkan untuk rayuan. Bagi pelajar dalam kategori pertindihan
tugasan kumpulan 70.01-100, akses online rayuan semakan semula tugasan bagi subjek
berkaitan dilupuskan dari pilihan rayuan.
ASSIGNMENT QUESTION
This assignment represents the demonstration of work at a Degree level. As a result, the work is
research based and must demonstrate some level of competence in reflection writing, using and
interpreting data. The initial work for this project will begin in Assignment 1 and completed in
Assignment 2. These assignments are write-ups towards producing a whole action research
report. All students are required to (1) prepare the outline to propose an action research project,
(2) carry out the action research and (3) write a report.
During enrolment in HBEC4503, students will need to apply the ‘Genchi Genbutsu’, an
engineering term which means ‘Go and See’ in order to complete their action research project.
Use the Module closely as a guideline to carry out this research work.
TASK 1
Requirements:
1.
Refer to Topic 1 and 2 for guidance to understand action research and planning for action
research.
2.
Refer to Topic 6 and 7 for some examples (Example 1-4) related to Early Childhood
context on:
(a)
3.
4.
5.
Identifying and limiting the topic;
(b)
Gathering information;
(c)
Reviewing the related literature;
(d)
Developing a research plan;
Develop your writing drafts following the guidelines given. This is supported by the
related points in 2 [(a) to (d)].
Do not submit your writings of 2-3 PAGES yet.
Discuss your write up with your E-Tutor and request for his/her comment.
(Total marks: 100)
ATTACHED ARE THE GUIDELINES FOR TASK 1
Format
Please type (in the Report Template) of your Action Research project idea.
Statement of Purpose
State what is the purpose of this study? Do you mean to provide new solution? Do you mean to
improve the current practice? Explain.
Description of what you plan to study
What is your topic? What are the research questions that will guide your study? Limit to a
maximum of 2 research questions.
Sample: I plan to study the impact of more frequent contact with at-risk students and
their parents. My sub questions will include:
Research question one:
Does increased contact lead to improved academic performance?
Sub-questions:
Does it improve student motivation?
Does it promote parent involvement in the students’ school life?
Is it perceived to be beneficial by both students and parents?
Description of your “treatment” or plan of action
What is the plan, when will it take place, and how will it be designed?
Sample: I will identify ten at-risk students in my 3rd and 4th period classes. The students
will be selected based upon observed poor academic performance and/or
attitude during the first quarter, as well as responses to a researcher-designed
survey administered at the end of the first quarter. At the beginning of the 2 nd
semester, I will explain to the students and their parents that I will be working
closely with them in an effort to improve the student’s grade and interest in
class. I will meet with the students during the first week of the semester to help
them set their goals and create a plan of action. The treatment will include
weekly conferences with the students regarding their grade and behaviour,
tutoring sessions, attending their extra-curricular activities, talking to their
other teachers and counselor (if this is deemed necessary, and weekly contact
with parents via email, notes home, or phone calls to five them and update and
get their input. This will last during the 3 rd quarter (although I may continue it
through the 4th quarter even after the research project is completed).
Data collection planning
What kind of data will you collect? When and how will you collect it?
Sample:
-
I will keep track of their grades during the 2 nd and 3rd quarter (homework, labs,
quizzes, tests, participation points).
-
I will keep track of homework completion rates during the 2nd and 3rd quarter. I will
track attendance at the tutoring and review sessions that I implement in the 3 rd
quarter. I will design a student survey which delves into their motivation levels, and
administer that survey to all of the students at the end of the 1 st quarter as well as to
the sample students at the end of the 3rd quarter. During the second and third quarter,
I will also collect anecdotal data regarding their motivation levels.
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The researcher-designed pre and post student survey will also delve into students
perceptions of parent involvement. During my contact with parents during the 3 rd
quarter, I will also collect anecdotal data regarding parent involvement.
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The researcher-designed student post-survey will delve into sample students’
perceptions regarding the benefit of the treatment. I will also design and administer
a parent post-survey to gauge the sample parents’ perceptions of treatment benefit.
TASK 2
Requirements:
1.
Refer to Topic 3 and 4 for guidance to understand data collection and analysis related to
action research.
2.
Refer to Topic 8 for some examples related to Early Childhood context on:
3.
(a)
Implementing the plan and collecting data;
(b)
Analysing the data;
Develop your writing drafts of 4-5 pages following the guidelines given, focusing only on
4.
5.
6.
requirement 2 above.
Discuss your write up with your e-Tutor for comment.
Combine task 1 & 2. Then submit.
Refer to the rubric provided as a guideline.
(Total marks: 100)
ATTACHED ARE THE GUIDELINES FOR TASK 2
Format
Please type (in the Report Template) of your Action Research project idea.
1. Description of the Problem
Identify and describe the problem that you have observed in practice. Be specific and
thorough in your description. Add data to support your assertions (i.e.: number who are
failing, tardy, etc.)
2. Literature Review
Summarise a minimum of TWO research paper or journals that pertain to the problem
that you will study. For each resource, you must describe how the research is relevant to
your study (including specific ideas you might be taking from that research and
incorporating into your own research design). Your textbook or other class handouts may
be used as additional resources (not included in the 2).
3. Description of your Project
Based upon what you have learned from you literature review, create a plan of action that
you will implement in your classroom. Include subheadings and fully describe the
following:
Research Question and sub-questions
Setting (urban/suburban, classroom, general demographics, size of school, grade
levels)
Participants (exact number, gender, age/grade in school, how selected)
Timeframe
4. Data Collection
Organise this section by research question (and re-type the research question in its
entirety). For each research question, you must describe the following: What qualitative
and/or quantitative data will you collect to determine your project’s impact? How will
you collect it? Describe any instruments you will use to collect the data such as surveys,
interview questions, etc. Draft copies of the researcher-designed instruments must be
attached to these writing drafts as appendices. In the body of the paper, refer to where
these items can be found in the appendix.
5. Data Analysis
Organise this section by research question (and re-type the research question in its
entirety). How will you analyse the data? For example: Comparisons must include
whole group as well as sub-group comparisons (i.e.: Males v. Females, “High” students v.
“Moderate” students v. “Low” achieving students) and perhaps individual comparisons
depending upon the research sample.
6. References
Cite all literature in the body of the paper and on the reference page using APA
(American Psychological Association) format. Get references from different sources such
as journals and books.
Assignment Rubrics
Criteria
Weight
Missing
Item
0
There is no
statement of
purpose.
Low
Fair
Above average
Excellent
1
The statement of
purpose is not
clear. It does not
mention any
purpose of doing
the action
research.
2
The statement of
purpose is clear.
However, there are
no further
clarifications of why
the research interest
has been chosen.
3
The statement of
purpose is clear.
This is followed by
good clarifications
of why the research
interest has been
chosen.
Student has been
able to sufficiently
describe what he/she
plans to study.
The language is
simple and clear.
Research questions
are expressed.
The description is
good.
4
The statement of
purpose is very clear,
concise and precise.
This is followed by
detailed clarifications
of why the research
interest has been
chosen.
Student has been able
to excellently
describe what he/she
plans to study.
The language is
simple and clear.
Research questions
are clearly expressed.
The description is
excellent.
Statement of
Purpose
2.5
Description of the
problem
8.75
Student has
not been able
to describe
what he/she
plans to study.
No
description of
the problem.
Student has been
able to describe
fairly what he/she
plans to study.
The language is
fair. Research
questions are
expressed.
The description is
fair.
Description of
your treatment or
plan of action
7.5
Student has
not been able
to describe
their plan of
action clearly.
Student has been
able to describe
their plan of
action fairly.
The language is
fair. The
explanation is
acceptable.
Student has been
able to decently
describe what he/she
plans to study.
The language is
simple and clear.
Research questions
are clearly
expressed.
The description is
very good.
Student has been
Student has been
able to sufficiently
able to decently
describe their plan of describe their plan of
action.
action.
The language is
The language is
simple and clear.
simple and clear.
The explanation is
The explanation is
good.
very good.
Student has been able
to excellently
describe their plan of
action.
The language is
simple and clear.
The explanation is
deemed above
expectation.
Max
Marks
10
35
30
Data collection
planning
Criteria
7.5
Weight
Missing
Item
Student has
not been able
to describe
their data
collection
planning
clearly.
Low
Fair
Above average
Excellent
Student has been
able to describe
their plan of
action fairly.
The language is
fair.
The description is
acceptable.
Literature review
is very minimal.
Student has been
able to sufficiently
describe their plan of
action.
The language is
simple and clear.
The description is
good.
Literature review is
acceptable.
Student has been
able to decently
describe their data
collection planning.
The language is
simple and clear.
The description is
very good.
Literature review is
good. Clear and
related to the study.
Student has been able
to excellently
describe their data
collection planning.
The language is
simple and clear. The
description is deemed
above expectation.
Literature review is
excellent. Very clear
and related to the
study.
Student has been able
to excellently
describe what he/she
plans to study.
The language is
simple and clear.
Research questions
are clearly expressed.
Literature Review
7.5
No literature
review exists.
Description of
your project
6.25
Student has
not been able
to describe the
project.
Student has been
able to describe
fairly about the
project.
The language is
fair. Research
questions are
expressed.
Student has been
able to sufficiently
describe what he/she
plans to study.
The language is
simple and clear.
Research questions
are expressed.
Student has been
able to decently
describe what he/she
plans to study.
The language is
simple and clear.
Research questions
are clearly
expressed.
Data Collection
3.75
There is no
data
collection
been done.
Student has
not been able
to describe
their data
collection
planning
Data collection
done is not clear.
Student has been
able to describe
their plan of
action fairly.
The language is
fair.
The description is
acceptable.
Data collection done
is acceptable.
Student has been
able to sufficiently
describe their plan of
action.
The language is
simple and clear.
The description is
good.
Data collection done
is good.
Student has been
able to decently
describe their data
collection planning.
The language is
simple and clear.
The description is
very good.
Data collection done
is excellent.
Student has been able
to excellently
describe their data
collection planning.
The language is
simple and clear.
The description is
deemed above
30
Max
Marks
30
25
15
Criteria
Weight
Data Analysis
3.75
References
2.5
Missing
Item
clearly.
There is no
data analysis
been done.
Less than 3
references.
Low
Fair
Above average
Excellent
expectation.
Max
Marks
Data analysis is
not clear.
Data analysis is
acceptable.
Data analysis is
good.
Data analysis is
excellent.
15
There are about
4-6 references.
There are about 6-8
references.
There are about 8-10
references.
There are more than
10 references.
10
TOTAL MARKS
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Report Template
HBEC 4503 ACTION RESEARCH IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
SEPTEMBER 2016 SEMESTER
ASSIGNMENT 1
TITLE OF STUDY:
Name:
Student ID:
Date of submission:
Format
Please type in the following format of your Action Research project idea.
Statement of Purpose
Please type here
Description of the Problem
Please type here
Description of your “treatment” or plan of action
Please type here
Data collection planning
Please type here
Literature Review
Please type here
Description of your Project
Include subheadings and fully describe the following:
Research Question and sub-questions
Setting (urban/suburban, classroom, general demographics, size of school, grade
levels)
Participants (exact number, gender, age/grade in school, how selected)
Timeframe
Data Collection
Please type here
Data Analysis
Please type here
References
Please type here