EDD/581 Action Research Proposal

EDD/581 ACTION

RESEARCH PROPOSAL

1Action Research Proposal

Action Research Proposal Template Instructions This template will be used to document an action research proposal that could be used to obtain permission from your school or organization to conduct your research. Follow the prompts that are listed on each slide. Add your content to this template as defined below for each week. Your content will replace the existing content on each slide. Submit the entire template for each due date so that the instructor is able to view your work from previous weeks.

For Week Two, complete Section One For Week Five, complete Section Two For Week Six, complete Section Three For Week Seven, complete Section Four

Action Research Proposal

Complete the following for Week Two: Problem statement Problem description Purpose of the project Writer’s role

Note: You may add additional slides if necessary.

Section One: BackgroundPlease read before proceeding with this section!!

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Problem Statement


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Problem Statement The problem is that homeschooled children have limited access to

local public schools for extracurricular activities which would help to increase social interactions. Upon narrowing the problem, an intervention will be implemented.

Problem Description


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Problem Description Homeschoolers have limited access to social encounters during the school

year and the public school has ample extracurricular activates. The problem was not addressed because the doors are not open to home

school children for any extracurricular activates in the local public school. Attempting action research will find out if there is any information on this

topic. All homeowners pay taxes for that school and all children should have more access to utilize activities not available at home.

The research will also open other avenues for social interactions.

Purpose of the Project


Purpose of the Project The purpose of this project is to determine if local public schools opened

their doors to homeschooled children for extracurricular activities, would that increase their social interactions? Are there other ways home school children can feel like part of the community by interactions if the school does not cooperate.

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Writer’s Role


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Writer’s Role This topic relates to homeschooled children in a small town where social

interactions is important. This topic was picked because it is important for students’ to have an

opportunity to socialize with other children their age and be able to utilize the school house for extracurricular activities.

There are some extracurricular activities that just can not be offered at home, but are available at the local school.


Complete the following for Week Five: Problem Documentation Literature Review


Section Two: Problem Documentation

Please read before proceeding with this section!!

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Problem Documentation


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Problem Documentation In this section, you will obtain information to verify that a

problem exists and to clarify the nature of the problem. Create a 10-item survey that you propose for your action

research study. Note the group(s) that will be surveyed, a brief rationale for

surveying each group, the major elements of the problem that you want to explore and verify, and your 10 questions.

Literature Review


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Literature Review A literature review should summarize all

important research relevant to the problem, demonstrating a current understanding of the topic.

You should have at least seven literature references.

List your literature review in the following format:Authors of the study

Title of the study

Purpose of the study

Pertinent findings that support your project

Section 3: Solution Strategy


Complete the following for Week Six:– Action Goal– Selected Solutions– Calendar Plan

Note: You may add additional slides if necessary per section.

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Action GoalAction Goal Provide the goal for the intervention that you are purposing

and include a brief overview of the intervention plan that you have selected.

Example: The goal of the intervention is to increase effectiveness of

regular classroom teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for special education students. A three-prong intervention will be implemented to meet the goal, which includes teacher IEP training, teacher/paraprofessional training, and weekly collaboration time supported by the administration.

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Selected Solutions Selected Solutions This is a detailed description of the plan you will implement

in order to address or alleviate the problem in your current setting. This section is analogous to a recipe.

It should be specific and detailed so that another researcher can read this section and duplicate the method with few questions. For example, do not say “Teachers or trainers will take courses on

methods to modify instruction for diverse learners.” Rather, give the reader specific information and guidelines on how

you will accomplish the goal of this plan, with step-by-step instructions to easily replicate the process.

Include copies of specific material needed in an appendix. Remember, you cannot be too specific in this section.

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Calendar PlanCalendar Plan Include a week-by-week, operational calendar plan,

such as appears in Figures 6.3 and 6.4 in Chapter 6. Include specific directions on how you will implement each component of your action research study. You will use the calendar and specific directions for the implementation phase.

Remember to give the reader the following information:

when the study will begin who will be involved at what points specific aspects of your plan should occur the duration of each component of your plan how often and when you will evaluate results.

Present the plan as Week One, Week Two, etc.

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Complete the following for Week Seven: Expected Outcomes Measurement of Outcomes Analysis of Results References



Section 4: Outcomes and Evaluation

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Expected Outcomes


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Expected Outcomes Present specific outcomes that include

the change expected at the end of the implementation phase.

The outcomes should be stated in observable, measurable terms.

The outcomes should relate specifically to the documentation you provide.

Each goal may have several outcomes; therefore, number each outcome and present in list form.

Measurement of Outcomes


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Measurement of Outcomes Describe how you plan to measure each

projected outcome. Be specific about particular instruments and methods you will use. This information is intended to aid another researcher interested in replicating your study.

Note: Where possible, include copies of tests, questionnaires, or other instruments as an appendix.

Analysis of Results


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Analysis of Results Describe the following:

How you plan to analyze your results How you will determine if your solution strategy

was effective How you will present your findings and to whom

you will present them You should answer questions like, “How will I know if

the implemented plan has impacted the problem? How will I present results to the reader?” (Sapp, 1994, p. 23).

References


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List your resources (e.g., Web sites, articles, books, etc.) used to complete your instructional plan.

Your resources should follow APA requirements.

A minimum of two references are required to complete this proposal plan.


TEMPLATE END You have completed the four sections of the

action research proposal assignment.

Remember to remove the direction slides from this template for your final project submission.

Personalize your PowerPoint so it will engage your audience of stakeholders in your Action Research Proposal.

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EDD/581 Action Research Proposal

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