Action Research Capabilities and Challenges: Basis for Research Enhancement Plan
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Action Research Capabilities and Challenges, Research Enhancement PlanAbstract
Engaging in research is vital for educators to enhance their teaching methodologies systematically. This study delves into teachers’ action research capabilities and challenges, evaluating competence, and proposing a research enhancement plan. Conducted through descriptive research using a survey questionnaire adapted from Oestar and Marzo (2022), insights were gathered from 446 teachers in Bukidnon during the 2023-2024 school year. Statistical tools like means, frequency, standard deviation, and Pearson-r were utilized for analysis. The results indicate a moderate correlation between teachers’ research capabilities and challenges, emphasizing that as capabilities improve, so do challenges. Variances in research capabilities were noted based on factors like educational attainment, underlining the significance of advanced education in nurturing research skills. Differences in research challenges were observed concerning age and educational attainment, underscoring the influence of these factors on research engagement. Recommendations include tailored support, increased research time, professional development emphasis, and collaborative efforts among educators to cultivate a research-centric culture in educational institutions, ultimately enhancing teaching practices.
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