INSTITUT PENDIDIKAN GURU KAMPUS IPOH

PROJECT
PROGRAMME: PISMP TESL

NAME:

COURSE : ACTION RESEARCH 1/

TSL3133

SEMESTER : ONE (1), 2016

DATE SET : 22.1.2016

DATE DUE : 4.3.2016

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES:

1. Describe methods of educational research. (C2, P3, A1, PLO1)
2. Explain the basic aspects of research including types of educational research,
research designs, procedure and ethics. . (C2, P3, A1, PL01)
3. Analyse current issues in education that can be investigated through action research.
(C4, P3, A5, PLO3, CTPS3)
4. Discuss action research and its process. (C4, P5, A3, PLO1)
5. Write an action research proposal based on various resources taking into acoount the
research ethics. (C6, P6, A5, PLO6, PLO8, LL2, EM2)
This coursework evaluates learning outcomes 3, 4 and 5.
COURSEWORK OBJECTIVES:
To enable students to:
1. identify an aspect of their teaching and learning practice to improve in the ESL primary
classroom context.
2. write an action research proposal based on the specific guidelines provided.

PROJECT (100%)

Action Research is an educational research design where educational issues are studied by the
teachers with the aim of providing solutions, some useful insight or new knowledge, so that the
teacher-researchers can improve their pedagogical practice and innovation in education to fulfil
the six aspirations as stipulated in the Malaysian Education Blueprint 2013-2025.
INDIVIDUAL TASK
This task seeks to explore an aspect of your teaching and learning practice that can be
improved in the context of the ESL primary classroom. The aspect identified will form the basis
for the investigation.
a. Reflect on an aspect of your teaching and learning practice that can be improved.
b. Design a plan of action that can be implemented to improve the aspect identified.
c. Plan relevant information gathering and analysis methods that can be implemented
for one research cycle.
d. Write a proposal for the action research to be implemented. The length of your
proposal should be around 3200 words.
Append (if any) pictures, sketches, notes, and other supporting materials.

TOTAL MARKS: 100%

A GOOD ASSIGNMENT SHOULD SHOW
1
2
3
4

A good understanding of the task.

A detailed coverage of content.
Originality in presentation
Appropriate language use

DETAILED REQUIREMENTS FOR COURSEWORK

1 This coursework requires you to work individually.
2 Your proposal should not exceed the 3200 words limit excluding referencesa
and appendices.
3 A minimum of five (5) face to face collaboration with your respective supervisor
are needed to discuss your proposal.
4 Your supervisors signature is required on the collaboration form provided.
5 No duplication of assignments from other coursework is allowed.
6 Plagiarism in any form is prohibited. All borrowed ideas must be acknowledged
and properly cited.
7 Cite the source of the text and any references you used using the APA sixth
edition format. Referencing is part of the assessment.

8 Your work should be type written with 1.5 spacing, font Arial size 11 and margin
2.5cm.
9 Your write-up should include the following:
1.0

INTRODUCTION
1.1
Introduction
1.2
Context
1.3
Reflection of Past Teaching and Learning Experiences
1.4
Initial Data Collection

2.0

RESEARCH FOCUS
2.1
Elaboration on Focus of Study
2.2
Plan of Action

3.0

RESEARCH OBJECTIVES AND RESEARCH QUESTIONS

4.0

RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS

5.0

RESEARCH PLANNING AND PROPOSAL

5.1
Plan of Action
5.2
Data Collection Considerations
5.3
Data Analysis Methods
5.4
Data Triagulation
5.5
Work Schedule
5.6
Estimated Cost

REFERENCES
APPENDICES

A good academic report should have the following criteria:

a. The content coverage should be comprehensive, consistent and precise.
b. Your task should encompass the specific guidelines attached.
c. All evidence and supporting materials must be appended.
d. The final report should be original unless otherwise stated/cited.
e. The report format and organization should be clear and coherent.
f. The written report should reflect maturity in arguments, critical and analytical
interpretation of data and good language use.
g. Your proposal should be innovative and aligned to the 21 st century learning.
h. High level of collaboration and commitment should be evident.
10 The cover page should have the following information:
a Name of student
b Index Number
c Identity Card No.
d Course Code
e Title of Coursework
f Group
g Name of Academic Tutor/ Lecturer
h Date of submission
11 You should adhere to the deadline. Without an approved extension of time, late
submission will lead to the deduction of marks.
12. This coursework carries a total of 100 marks with a weighting of 70%.

Assessment Criteria
The task will be assessed based on the marking criteria attached.
Prepared by:

________________________
(YASHWANORA BT YAHAYA)
TSL3133 Course Coordinator

Checked by:

Endorsed by:

____________________ __________________
( RUBAN PAUL DURAI ) SURAYA BT HARUN)
Subject Matter Expert Head of Department