DepEd Action Research is a process of systematic, reflective inquiry to improve educational practices or resolve problems in any operating unit (i.e. school, classroom, office).
The research topic/area should be taken from Basic Education Research Agenda under the following themes: teaching and learning, child protection, human resource development, and governance themes: disaster risk reduction management, gender and development, and inclusive education.
READ: Action Research in Education: What You Need to Know
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Areas of Research
The area of research differs based on the levels of governance. All research proposals must be anchored on the following thematic areas:
- improving access to education
- improving the quality of education
- improving governance
Table 1 below outlines the areas of research that the National, Regional Office, Division Office, and school shall undertake.
Table 1. Proposed areas of research, per level of governance
READ: DepEd Order No. 43, s. 2015
| Level of Governance | Areas of Research | Maximum amount | Who can avail? | Where to Submit? | Duration of the Research |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National | research that would inform policy and decision making at the national level; program development and implementation; program evaluation; process evaluation and impact study | Not more than PhP500,000 per research | Regular DepEd employees with SG not below 11; qualified external research institutions | Policy Research and Development Division-Central Office (PRD-CO) | Maximum of 1 year |
| Region, Division, District | research that would improve contextualization and implementation of policy in the region, division and district; program development and process and program evaluation | Not more than PhP150,000 per research | Regular employees of DepEd RO, SDO and Districts with SG not below 11 | Policy, Planning and Research Division-Regional OfficefPPRD-RO | |
| Schools | action research that would improve teaching and learning and school governance; matters arising from SIP analysis and Learning Action Cells sessions that require further investigation | Not more than PhP30,000 per research | Regular school heads, teachers and qualified non teaching personnel | Maximum of 6 months |
DepEd Research Proposals should also follow the prescribed outline/format stipulated in the Research Management Guidelines.
Proponent/s (maximum of three) along with his/her or their proposal should submit the following documents to the Schools Division Research Committee (SDRC) for final evaluation using the rubrics attached:
ACCEPTANCE AND APPROVAL SHEET
RESEARCH PROPOSAL APPLICATION FORM AND ENDORSEMENT OF IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR
TITLE PAGE
DECLARATION OF ABSENCE OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
DECLARATION OF ANTI-PLAGIARISM
SAMPLE DEPED ACTION RESEARCH TOPICS AND TITLES
| ACTION RESEARCHES |
|---|
| The Plight of Teachers on One Time Monthly Salary Release: Financial Literacy and Survival |
| Improving Mathematics Performance Through the Use of Differentiated Instruction of Grade Four Ginto in Teacherph Elementary School |
| Examining Teachers' Technological Pedagogical Knowledge (Tpk): Basis for Conduct of Technology-Driven Instruction Enhancement Program |
| Maximizing Parents' Involvement in Monitoring Students' Performance in School |
| The Impact of Communicative Language Teaching Strategies in Solving English Oral Communication Learning Deficiency |
| Looking Through the Lens of Differently-Abled Teachers in Antipolo City: Experiences, Challenges, Aspirations |
| Delving into the Implementation of School-Based Management (Sbm) in the Schools Division of Antipolo City |
| Assessment on the Level of Awareness and Preparedness of the Public and Private Secondary Schools of Antipolo City in the Implementation of Disaster Risk Reduction Management Program |
| Level of Preparedness of Antipolo District Teachers Towards Airborne Diseases and Viruses: A Basis for Contingency Planning |
| Ang Epekto ng Paggamit ng Cellphone ng mga Mag-aaral ng Baitang 10 sa Mataas na Paaralang Pambansa ng TeacherPH |
| Challenges of Grade 1 Teachers in Mother Tongue Based-Multilingual Education Among Elementary Schools of Antipolo City |
| Teacher- Researchers' Engagements and Challenges in Antipolo City Division: Research Program and Policy Recommendations |
| The Plight of Financially-Challenged Teachers in Antipolo City Division |
| Understanding Multi-Grade Teachers' Life Changing Experiences: A Phenomenological Analysis |
| Quality Assurance Technical Assistance Monitoring and Evaluation (QATAME) of Training: Results Utilization for Enhancement in the Schools Division of Antipolo City |
| Teachers' Research Competencies and Attitudes: Capability Building Program for Antipolo City Division |
| The Research Capability of Senior High School Research Teachers in the Division of Antipolo City |
| Braving the Waves: Lived Experiences of School Heads Assigned in Island Schools |
| Job Satisfaction of Public Elementary Schools Teachers |
| Impacts and Challenges of Banner Projects in Antipolo City: Stufflebeam's Context-Input-Process- Product (IPP) Evaluation Model |
| Challenges Encountered by Multigrade Teachers in the Implementation of Budget of Work of Daily Lesson Log: Basis for Intervention Scheme and Plan |
| Strengthening Parent's Participation Through Awards Recognition (SPPAR) Approach: Incentives. Benefits, and Contribution to Quality Education |
| Ethnomathematics in the Cultural Activities of Badjaos in Tandag City: An Ethnographic Case Study Approach |
| Students with Good Mathematical Ability: A Grounded Theory |
| Scientific Calculator Literacy of Grade 11 Students |
| Utilization of Information Communication Technology (ICT) Among Public Elementary Schools of Antipolo District 11 |
| The Effects of Flipped Classroom Learning Model on the Performance of Grade 8 Students in Solving Non-routine Mathematical Problems |
| Impact of Merging of Classes |
| Predictors of the Competencies of Technical-Vocational and Livelihood of Grade 12 Students in Selected Schools of Antipolo City |
| Spiritual needs and Religious beliefs in relation to Language and Science Education of Secondary Students in Sibagat, Philippines: Implication for Strengthening the Spiritual and Religious Program in the Curriculum |
| Saturday Mathematics Program: Its Effect to Selected Students of Trento District |
| The Effect of the Scaffolding Strategy on the Performance of Grade 9 Students in Solving Word Problems in Math |
| Attitudes Towards Mathematics and Achievement in Problem-Solving among Grade 11 Students |
| Modules in 21st Century Literature |
| Resource Materials in English for Academic and Professional Purposes |
| Difficulties Encountered by the Grade IV Mathematics Teachers in Teaching Pupils Exposed to MTB-MLE |
| Challenges of the MTB-MLE Exposed Pupils: Basis for Setting of Classroom Learning Goals |
| Exploring the School-based Management (SBM) Implementation in the Schools Division of Agusan del Sur: Basis for Policy Recommendation |
| Assessment on the Management of Public Secondary |
| School Canteens in Compliance of DepEd Order No. 08, s. 2007: Basis for an Intervention Plan |
| The Participation of Stakeholders in the Management of Newly-opened Schools with IP Learners in the Division of Agusan del Sur |
| Development of Strategic Intervention Material (SIM) in Science 7 Using Braille Method and Tactile Graphics for Visually Impaired Learners |
| Community Linkages and Professional Engagement among Junior and Senior High School Teachers in DRRM Resources Development |
| ICT-enhanced Mathematics Instruction in Public Senior High Schools: Basis for Developing District-wide Information and Communication Technology Training |
| Reaching the Standards: School Head's Performance Management Response to Challenges in Implementing PPST for Year One |
| Beyond Four Walls: Education Behind Bars of Antipolo City Division |
| Motivational Teaching Strategies among Secondary School Mathematics Teachers of Antipolo Districts |
| Management of Fund Utilization among Public Elementary and Secondary Schools of Antipolo District |
| Action Research Competence of School Heads and Teachers of Antipolo City Division |
| The Journey of a Single Father; Its Untold Pains and Dreams |
| Beyond The Four Walls: Education Behind Bars (EBB) In Antipolo City |
| Text-based Learning Resource Evaluation in Private schools: Basis for Policy Formulation |
| The Use of 1 Story Book per Week for the Development of Reading Comprehension Among Kindergarten |
| The Effect of Gadgets in the Learning Behavior of Grade 4 Learners |
| Learner Adversity in Multiplication and Division of Whole Numbers |
| The Effectiveness of Integrating ICT In Teaching AP Grade 5 on Pupils Learning Outcomes |
| The relationships between ALS Learner's Attendance and the Result of ALE Test Of BPOSA |
| Play-based learning VS computer-based learning In improving the reading skills of Kindergarten Learners |
| The Effectiveness of Quipper school in Teaching Mathematics in Grade 5 |
| The Effects of using Manipulative Towards Mastery of Multiplication of whole numbers Of Grade 6 Pupils |
| Social Media trends sa Pangkatang Gawain ng Mga mag-aaral sa Pagtalakay sa panitikan |
| The Interest Level of CSN in the Integration Of Job Coaching in Special Education |
| The Effects of Using Online games (Application) In Teaching Grammar and Vocabulary |
| Integration of Interactive games in teaching students With Autism |
| The Use of day-out Fishing Vocabulary in Enhancing the Reading Comprehension Skills of Grade 3 Pupils in Science |
| The Challenges of SHS ABM Grade 11 Transferee students to the School Performance of CMSHS |
| The Effectiveness of Training Modules in Increasing the RSPC and NSPC Winners of SDO-Mandaluyong City |
| Time Allotment for ESP: A limit to Maximize Learning |
| Factors Affecting the Interest Level of Pupils in Learning EPP/TLE |
| Paggamit ng Cartoon sa Pagtuturo ng Noli Me Tangere sa Baitang Siyam |
| The Effects of Utilizing Manipulative Materials in recognition of Numbers among Kindergarten Learners |
| The Use of short stem Questions in Araling Panlipunan Quarterly Evaluation Test for the MPS Increment |
| Time Allotment for ESP: A Limit to Maximize Learning for Grade 2 in JFMS |
| Factors that affect Learners' Poor Skill Performance in EPP/TLE |
| Improving the Reading Comprehension Skills of Grade 6 Pupils through Reading Remediation Using Short Reading Selections |
| Relationship between reading Comprehension Skills and Problem Solving |
| The Use of Ted Talks in Improving the Public Speaking Skills of Grade 10 Learners in English |
| The Effectiveness of DAP-ELLN in Improving The Reading Skills of Grade 1 learners |
| Manipulative Materials and Worksheet activities for Kindergarten Pupils: A Comparative assessment |
| Paggamit ng Big Book sa Pagkatuto ng mga Mag-aaral sa Ikatlong Baitang |
| Parents/Guardians as Paraprofessional Educators in the Inclusive Setting of JFMS |
| The Filipino Short Story: It's Effect on the Reading Comprehension of the Grade 6 Learners |
| Kindergarten Learners' Emotional stability in Learning Basic Math Skills |
| Difficulties of Learners in Science |
| Reading and Comprehension Skills of Grade 7 Learners in relation to their Academic Performance |
| Improving the Skills of Grade 7 Students in BPP (Bread and Pastry Production) through Blended Approach |
| Non-Cognitive Factors Affecting the Academic of Student-Athletes |
| Development of Interactive Strategic Intervention Materials as an Instructional Tool towards Improvement of Least Learned Skills in English |
| The relationship between the Reading Performance of the Learners to their Academic Performance |
| The Use of Extended Activities to Improve the English Performance of Grade 8 Students |
| Factors Affecting learners' Performance In MAPEH |
| Pagbuo ng Mungkahing Pangremedyal Na Gawain sa Pagsulat ng ibat-ibang Uri Ng Sulatin |
| The attitude of Grade 10 Students Towards Learning Mathematics |
| The Effectiveness of COT-RPMS in the Teaching Performance of Teachers |
| The effect of Whole Brain Approach to Improve The Academic Performance of Grade 12 Students In Social Science Subjects (Core) |
| The Challenges in Using Quipper as a Learning for Senior High school Teachers and Students of IBIS |
| Spiral progression Curriculum of Science in SHS: Effectiveness to the Comprehension of SHS Students |
| Effectiveness of Araling Panlipunan Intervention and Review Program (APIR) Towards the Increase of Quarterly MPS in AP Grade 8 |
| Improving the Academic Performance of Grade 6 Learners of ATRRES in Math through Project Mandaluyong Mathematics Circle- Division Remediation and Enhancement of Aptitude in Math (Project MMC-DREAM) |
| Epekto ng Kultura ng mga Banyaga sa mg Mag-aaral Sa ngayon |
| The Effects of Computer-Aided Instruction in Teaching Araling Panlipunan 5 in Pupils' Learning Outcomes |
| Play-Based Teaching Approach to Facilitate Pupils Learning in Aralinq Panlipunan 3 |
| Using Sound Blending To Acquire Reading Skills in the Early Grades |
| Contextualizing Lesson Plans in EnSciMa 3: Improving the Learning Performance of the Subanen Learners |
| Interactive Computer-Assisted Instruction: Enhancing Mathematics Teaching Among Grade 9 Students |
| Using SIM in Enhancing Grade 8 Students Level of Performance in Science |
| Play-Based Word Translation Activities: An Intervention to Improve Reading Comprehension |
| School Stakeholders Values Formation Program |
| CIS Life Laboratory Rooted with Learning Organic Agriculture and Mushroom Cultivation |
| Influence of Socio-Economic Status on the Academic Performance of 4 P's Student-Beneficiaries |
| Project CARE: Exploring CIS Action Research Experience |
| Developing C-V-C Word Recognition Skills Using Repetitive Exercises and Drill |
| Twenty-minute Habit Through Word Wall Activities |
| Doing Arts Approach in Teaching Elementary Science |
| Project LURE: Improving First Graders Reading Comprehension |
| Effectiveness of Senior Hgh School (SHS) Immersion Program on National Certification (NC) II Assessment |
| Reward System. An Intervention Addressing Dropout |
| Influence of School-based feeding Program on Class Performance |
| Using Teacher-Pupil: A Reading Intervention |
| Ka-TITSER: SLAC Program in Improving Teacher Quality of SHS Teachers |
| Mathematics Problem Solving Interventions for Grade 2 and Grade 3 Pupils |
| FuReAct: A Reading Intervention |
| OPLAN Search for Children With Special Needs: Basis for Opening SPED Classes |
| Repetition Rate: Factors and Possible Interventions |
| Project BETRead: A Remedial Reading Program |
| Reducing the Number of Repeaters Through Homeschooling |
| Influence of Parental Support on Students Dropout Rate: The Mediating Effect of Students Motivation |
| LOVE: Close Monitoring of Learners At-Risk of Dropping Out. |
| Enhancing the Reading Ability of Grade 3 Pupils |
| Word Recognition, Comprehension and Fluency Through Multimedia Instruction for Multi-Grade Pupils |
| Drill: Enhancing Multiplication and Division Operation Skills |
| Overcoming Reading Difficulties Through Phonological and Phonemic Activities |
| Photonary: Increasing Pupils' Word Recognition Skills |
| Exploring the Mathematics Problem Solving Skills of Grade 4 Pupils |
| Improving Reading Through Reciprocal Teaching Approach |
| Reading-At-Noon Program: Improving Reading Comprehension |
| Improving Mathematics Performance Through Games and Graphic Organizers |
| Promoting Parents' Awareness on Phonetics: An Aid To Learners' Reading Proficiency |
| Sing-Along Learning Using Technology: Improves Memorization in Multiplication Tables |
| Innovative Reading Intervention Scheme: A Tool in Improving Reading and Vocabulary Words |
| Teachers' Assessment Practices in the Classroom: basis for Intervention |
| Illustrated Stories: Preferable Reading Material in Sustaining Reading Interest of Pupils |
| Information Communication Technology Competence of Teachers: An Exploratory Study |
| Impact of Instruction in High Repetition Rate Among Male Students |
| Teacher's Challenges in Doing Action Research: Basis for Intervention |
| Students' Evaluation of SHS Teachers' Teaching Performance: Basis for Curriculum Enhancement and Training |
| Exploring the Level of Pupil's Motivation Through Enhanced Q8A Technique |
| The Role of Teachers and Parents in Honing Students' Hidden Skills |
| Using Comic Strips in Improving Comprehension Skills of Intermediate Graders |
| Effectiveness of Remedial Reading Programs Among First Graders |
| Using Semantic Webbing in Improving Reading Comprehension |
| Using Dimensional Approach in Enhancing Reading Comprehension |
| Reading Materials: Improving Reading Ability of Third Graders |
| Pictoword Application: An Aid in Enhancing the Learners' Vocabulary and Spelling Skills |
| Operational Use of Parent-Teacher Conference Report Document Among Public Elementary Educators |
| Redefining Strategies and Approaches in Solving Reading Difficulties of Third Graders |
| Using the Art of Digital Storytelling in Improving the Reading and Listening Comprehension Skills |
| Using Songs As A Tool in Improving the Listening and Comprehension Skills in English |
| Ready to Mingle: Exploring Aging Attitudes Through Puppet Making Study |
| Effects of Teacher-Mediated Echo Communication Game On Expressive Language of Children With Autism |
| Blended Learning: Social Media As A Learning Tool |
| Using Academic Games in Teaching Fundamentals of Accountancy, Business and Management (FABM 1) in Senior High School |
| Developing the Professional Ethics of Neophyte Teachers of Looc National High School: A Modular Approach |
| Improving Family Earthquake Preparedness Through the Use of Community Lecture |
| Utilizing Computer-Based Assessment for Self- Paced Learners in Computer System Servicing NCII |
| Motivational Strategies in Strengthening Cooperation of Faculty and Staff During Fire Drills |
| PARAVARTYA YOJAYET: Solving Simple Equations Using Vedic Math |
| Grassroots Innovations for Sustainable Development Towards Competent Football Athletes |
| Effects of Multimedia Assisted Instruction on Academic Performance in English: A Case Study |
| Using ICT Generated Word Game in Increasing Vocabulary Skills of Seventh Graders |
| Integrating Video Clips in Science Class In Promoting Climate Change Awareness |
| Word-Recognition Practice: Its Impact on the Development of Pupils' Listening Comprehension |
| Platooning: A Strategy on Increasing Pupils' Performance in English- Science-Mathematics- (EnSciMa) Learning Areas |
| Kaguro Ko, Kaagapay Ker. Addressing the Mentoring Barriers As Experienced by Master Teachers |
| Using Electronic Forms on Fast-Tracking the School Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE) |
| Improving Family Earthquake Preparedness Through the Use of Community Lecture |
| Effectiveness of Using Activity Sheets in Teaching Science Among Seventh Graders |
| Remedial Reading Intervention Through Reviving Fuller Lesson Approach |
| Assessment on Schools' Physical Condition: Basis for DRRM Action Plan |
| Using CODEVS in Developing Automaticity in Reading Among Elementary Pupils |
| Using Guided Choral Reading (GCR) in Improving Reading Fluency of Fourth Graders |
| Using Manipulative Materials in Teaching Mathematics Fundamental Operations |
| Using Five Finger Retell (FFR) in Enhancing the Reading Comprehension Skill of Fifth Graders |
| Instituting Storylandia in Intensifying Word Recognition and Accuracy Towards Answering Comprehension Questions |
| Institutionalizing Project CLEAN As a Solid Waste Management in School Through SPG Involvement |
| Situational Factors Influencing Learners Motivation in Developing the Skills in Speaking English as a Second Language |
| B-Home Sign Model: Making Addition and Subtraction of Integers Easy |
| Standard Process of Teaching Noting Details in Decreasing the Number of Frustration Readers |
| An Action Research on Improving Teachers' Assessment Skills and Behaviour Towards Performance -Based Classroom Assessment |
| Translation of English to Filipino and Mother Tongue to Improve Reading Comprehension |
| Improving Reading Comprehension Through Multimedia Assisted Instruction |
| Program LURE: Improving the Reading Comprehension of First Graders |
| Oral Drill: Improving the Pronunciation Skills of Sixth Graders |
| Effectiveness of Innovation Techniques in Teaching Science |
| Reading Comprehension on Understanding Cause and Effect Relationship |
| Information Communication Technology Competence of Elementary Teachers: An Exploratory Study |
| Research Writing Capabilities of Teachers: An Exploratory Study |
| Utilization of E-Classroom: Its Effect to Teaching-Learning in EPP |
| School-Based Counseling: Its Effect on the Emotional Recovery of Bullied Learners |
| Home Visitation: Its Effect on Learners with Misbehavior |
| Remedial Reading Program: An Intervention for Reading Skills Among Grade Six Pupils of Mantiguib Elementary School |
| Using Graphics, Video Clips and Localized Stories: Its Effect On the Reading Comprehension Level of English VI Pupils in San Isidro Elementary School |
| Active Learning Plan: A Strategy Combined with Simplified Lesson to Increase Students' Focus and Performance in Mathematics |
| Behavior Modification and Enhancement Program: Its Effect to the Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao Learning Performance of Intermediate Pupils |
| Improvised Materials in Science: Its Effect on Self-Efficacy and Creativity of Grade Three Pupils |
| Creativity, Computation and Reasoning (C-C-R) Strategy: Its Effects on Mathematics Performance |
| Weekend Information Communications Technology Training Program: Its Effect on Teachers Computer Literacy Skills |
| Anti-Bullying Campaign: Its Effect on Learners' Behavior |
| Differentiating Instruction Through Workbook in Science 5: An Instructional Support for the 21st Century Teachers |
| Contextualized Language Module and Students' English Proficiency and Attitude Towards the English Language |
All DepEd Action Research to be conducted must be related to the nature of work, would improve teaching and learning, access and school governance, and matters arising from the SIP analysis and Learning Action Cells sessions that require further investigation.
READ:
Revised Guidelines for the Basic Education Research Fund (BERF)
DepEd Research Management Guidelines
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