DON MARIANO MARCOS MEMORIAL STATE UNIVERSITY

Mid-La Union Campus

City of San Fernando, La union

College of Technical Education

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION (BSIE)

LEARNING PLAN
MATH 131 - ACTION RESEARCH IN MATHEMATICS EDUCATION
FIRST SEMESTER SY 2014-2015

Philosophy
Total human development with appropriate competencies.
Vision
A premier and globally competitive university.
Mission
Provide relevant quality instruction, research and extension.
Goal
To lead in transforming human resources into productive self-reliant citizens and responsible leaders.
CTED Goal
The college shall prepare globally competitive teachers who are imbued with the ideals, aspirations and traditions of Philippine life and culture, and sufficient ly
equipped with a broad range of knowledge, competence and skills for effective service delivery system.
BSIE Objectives
1. To train and prepare high school and technology teachers who are effective, efficient, and committed in the pursuit of quality of education through:
a. The development of critical thinking and manipulative skills:
b. The provision of opportunities and activities in research, extension, and production; and
c. The inculcation of moral values and safe work habits.
2. To develop entrepreneurs and produce industrial manpower with experiences in the democratic way of life for enlightened and productive citizenry.
Degree Program : Bachelor of Science in Industrial Education
Course Code : MATH 131
Course Title : Action Research in Mathematics Education
Prerequisite : None
Requisite to : None
Credit Units : 3 Total no. of Hrs: 54 Total No. of Hrs. Per Week : 3
Course Description : The course aims to prepare students to undertake an undergraduate research project. They will experience the process of
identifying and addressing problems, issues and concerns on Mathematics teaching and learning following sound research
principles

Course Objectives

At the end of the course, the students should be able to:

1. Gain knowledge on the concepts of research particularly action research in Mathematics;
2. Be acquainted with the general approaches and strategies in conducting action research;
3. Identify common and special problems related to research work and activities;
4. Present, analyze, and interpret data;
5. Present and defend one’s research output.

Values to be Integrated:

1. Neatness
2. Accuracy
3. Critical Thinking
4. Creativity
5. Honesty
6. Perseverance
7. Positive Work Attitude

Course Requirements : 1. Attendance

2. Active Participation in Class discussion
3. Assignments/ Seatworks, Quizzes, Unit Test
 4. Mid/Final Term Examination
5. Projects

Methodology : Lecture/discussion, interactive learning, scaffolding and collaborative strategies

Grading System:

Class Standing 60%

Chapter Test/Unit test/Quizzes 20%
Oral Defense/ Oral Recitation 20%
Research Paper/ Chapter Output 20%
Mid-Term/Final Examination 40%

Midterm Grade = CS + Midterm Exam

Final Term Grade = CS + Final Exam
Final Grade = 40% of Midterm Grade + 60% of Final Term Grade

LEARNING PLAN

Learning Outcomes (LO ) Course Content/ Subject Matter Textbooks/ Teaching and Assessment Resource Time
References Learning Tasks (ATs) Materials Table
Activities (TLAs)
1. Aware of the University’s VMGO Orientation Student Handbook Discussion Observation Student 1 hour
2. Observe rules and regulations 1. VGMO Syllabus Oral Handbook
3. Understand the course content 2. Student Handbook Recitation Syllabus
and the requirements 3. Course Content
1. Differentiate traditional A. UNDERSTANDING ACTION Action Research: A Lecture/ Discussion Oral Laptop 3 hours
educational research and RESEARCH Guide to the Brainstorming Recitation LCD
action research 1. A Brief Overview of Teacher Collaborative Work Output Projector
2. Define action research Educational Research Researcher (2000) Case Analysis Evaluation Lecture
3. Describe the historical 2. Defining Action Research by Geoffrey E. Mills Online Notes and
foundations of action research 3. Origins of Action Research Practice Case
4. Identify the similarities and 4. Theoretical Foundations of Quiz Copy
differences between critical Action Research Written Tests Test
and practical theories of action 5. Goals and Rationale for Materials
research Action Research
5. Describe the goals of and 6. The Process of Action
justification for action research Research
6. List the four stages of the 7. Questions of Ethics in
action research process Action Research

1. Select an appropriate area of B. DECIDING ON AN AREA OF Action Research: A Lecture/ Discussion Oral Laptop 12 hours
focus FOCUS Guide to the Brainstorming Recitation LCD
2. Do reconnaissance 1. Criteria for Selecting a Teacher Collaborative Work Online Projector
3. Review related literature using General Idea/ Area of Researcher (2000) Case Analysis Practice Lecture
on-line resources Focus by Geoffrey E. Mills Quiz Notes and
4. Write an action plan to guide 2. Reconnaissance Written Tests Case Copy
one’s work 3. Review of Related Output Test
Literature Evaluation Materials
4. The Action Research Plan
1. Identify multiple data collection C. DATA COLLECTION Action Research: A Lecture/ Discussion Oral Laptop 9 hours
techniques to be included for TECHNIQUES Guide to the Brainstorming Recitation LCD
each research question 1. Qualitative Data Collection Teacher Collaborative Work Online Projector
2. Develop the research Techniques Researcher (2000) Case Analysis Practice Lecture
instruments needed to begin 2. Experiencing Through by Geoffrey E. Mills Quiz Notes and
one’s research Direct Observation Written Tests Case Copy
3. Enquiring: When the Output Test
Researcher Asks Evaluation Materials
4. Examining: Using and
 Making Records
MIDTERM EXAMINATION 2 hours
1. Understand the concepts of D. VALIDITY, RELIABILITY, Action Research: A Lecture/ Discussion Oral Laptop 6 hours
validity, reliability, and GENERALIZABILITY, AND Guide to the Brainstorming Recitation LCD
generalizability as they apply ETHICS Teacher Collaborative Work Online Projector
to action research 1. Validity Researcher (2000) Case Analysis Practice Lecture
2. Clarify ethical issues involved 2. Reliability by Geoffrey E. Mills Quiz Notes and
in conducting action research 3. Generalizability Written Tests Case Copy
4. Personal Bias in the Output Test
Conduct of Action Research Evaluation Materials
5. The Role of Ethics in Action
Research
1. Define data analysis and data E. DATA ANALYSIS AND Action Research: A Lecture/ Discussion Oral Laptop 9 hours
interpretation INTERPRETATION Guide to the Brainstorming Recitation LCD
2. Identify appropriate data 1. Ongoing Analysis and Teacher Collaborative Work Online Projector
analysis techniques for one’s Reflection Researcher (2000) Case Analysis Practice Lecture
action research project 2. The Role of Analysis and by Geoffrey E. Mills Quiz Notes and
3. Apply descriptive statistics, Interpretation Written Tests Case Copy
when appropriate, to the 3. Data Analysis Techniques Output Test
analysis of one’s data 4. Data Interpretation Evaluation Materials
Techniques
5. Using Descriptive Statistics
1. Complete an action plan by F. ACTION PLANNING FOR Action Research: A Lecture/ Discussion Oral Laptop 4 hours
working through a Steps to EDUCATIONAL CHANGE Guide to the Brainstorming Recitation LCD
Action Chart 1. Developing Action Plans Teacher Collaborative Work Online Projector
2. Become aware of challenges 2. Some Challenges Facing Researcher (2000) Case Analysis Practice Lecture
that confront the action Teacher Researchers by Geoffrey E. Mills Quiz Notes and
researcher in the action 3. Facilitating Educational Written Tests Case Copy
planning process Change Output Test
Evaluation Materials

Finalization of Research Output for Oral Defense 6 hours

FINAL TERM EXAMINATION 2 hours
Supplementary Reading Materials:
Integrating Teaching, Learning and Action Research (2010) by Ernest T. Stringer et.al.
Action Research for Improving Practice: A Practical Guide (2005) by ValsaKoshy

On-Line Support
Action Research: A Guide to the Teacher Researcher by Geoffrey E. Mills Companion Website available at
http://wps.prenhall.com/chet_mills_actionres_3/49/12584/3221526.cw/index.html

Prepared by: Recommending Approval: Approved:

REMALYN Q. CASEM MYAL A.GUBA DR. MA. CLEOFE F. BELLO

Faculty Chairperson, BSIE Dean, CTED

Revised First Semester SY 2015-2016

 DON MARIANO MARCOS MEMORIAL STATE UNIVERSITY
Mid-La Union Campus
City of San Fernando, La union

College of Technical Education

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION (BSIE)

COURSE SYLLABUS
FIRST SEMESTER SY 2015-2016

PHILOSOPHY Total human development with appropriate competencies.

VISION A premier and globally competitive university.
MISSION Provide relevant quality instruction, research and extension.
GOAL To lead in transforming human resources into productive self-reliant citizens and responsible leaders.
COLLEGE GOAL The college shall prepare globally competitive teachers who are imbued with the ideals, aspirations and traditions of Philippine life
and culture, and sufficiently equipped with a broad range of knowledge, competence and skills for effective service delivery system.
BSIE OBJECTIVES 1. To train and prepare high school and technology teachers who are effective, efficient, and committed in the pursuit of
quality of education through:
a. The development of critical thinking and manipulative skills:
b. The provision of opportunities and activities in research, extension, and production; and
c. The inculcation of moral values and safe work habits.
2. To develop entrepreneurs and produce industrial manpower with experiences in the democratic way of life for enlightened
and productive citizenry.
Course Name MATH 131 - ACTION RESEARCH IN MATHEMATICS EDUCATION
Course Credits 3 units
Course Description The course aims to prepare students to undertake an undergraduate research project. They will experience the process of identifying
and addressing problems, issues and concerns on Mathematics teaching and learning following sound research principles
Contact Hours/Week 3 hours
Prerequisite None
Course Objectives At the end of the course, the students should be able to:
 1. Gain knowledge on the concepts of research particularly action research in Mathematics;
2. Be acquainted with the general approaches and strategies in conducting action research;
3. Identify common and special problems related to research work and activities;
4. Present, analyze, and interpret data;
5. Present and defend one’s research output.
Course Outline and
Timeframe
Course Content / Subject Matter
Week 1-9 A. UNDERSTANDING ACTION RESEARCH
1. A Brief Overview of Educational Research
2. Defining Action Research
3. Origins of Action Research
4. Theoretical Foundations of Action Research
5. Goals and Rationale for Action Research
6. The Process of Action Research
7. Questions of Ethics in Action Research

B. DECIDING ON AN AREA OF FOCUS

1. Criteria for Selecting a General Idea/ Area of Focus
2. Reconnaissance
3. Review of Related Literature
4. The Action Research Plan

C. DATA COLLECTION TECHNIQUES

1. Qualitative Data Collection Techniques
2. Experiencing Through Direct Observation
3. Enquiring: When the Researcher Asks
4. Examining: Using and Making Records

Week 10 – 18 D. VALIDITY, RELIABILITY, GENERALIZABILITY, AND ETHICS

1. Validity
2. Reliability
 3. Generalizability
4. Personal Bias in the Conduct of Action Research
5. The Role of Ethics in Action Research
6.
E. DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION
1. Ongoing Analysis and Reflection
2. The Role of Analysis and Interpretation
3. Data Analysis Techniques
4. Data Interpretation Techniques
5. Using Descriptive Statistics

F. ACTION PLANNING FOR EDUCATIONAL CHANGE

1. Developing Action Plans
2. Some Challenges Facing Teacher Researchers
3. Facilitating Educational Change

References:
Action Research: A Guide to the Teacher Researcher (2000) by Geoffrey E. Mills
Integrating Teaching, Learning and Action Research (2010) by Ernest T. Stringer et.al.
Action Research for Improving Practice: A Practical Guide (2005) by ValsaKoshy

Prepared by:

REMALYN Q. CASEM
Faculty

Recommending Approval: Approved:

MYAL A. GUBA MA. CLEOFE F. BELLO, Ed.D.

Chairperson, BSIE Dean, CTED

Revised Second Semester SY 2015-2016