Sample Action Research For Teachers On Reading Comprehension
Title: "Improving Reading Comprehension in Grade 3 Students through the Use of Graphic Organizers"
Introduction:
The ability to comprehend text is an essential skill that is crucial for academic success. However, many grade 3 students struggle with reading comprehension. One possible reason for this difficulty is a lack of effective strategies to help them understand and retain information from texts. This action research aims to address this issue by examining the impact of using graphic organizers on reading comprehension in grade 3 students.
Methodology:
The study will be conducted in a grade 3 classroom at XYZ Elementary School. The participants will consist of 25 students who will be selected based on their reading level and age. The students will be divided into two groups: an experimental group and a control group.
The experimental group will receive instruction using graphic organizers, while the control group will receive traditional instruction without the use of graphic organizers. Both groups will receive the same texts to read, and their reading comprehension will be assessed through pre- and post-tests, as well as ongoing assessments throughout the study.
Data collection and analysis:
The pre- and post-tests will consist of multiple-choice and open-ended questions, and will be administered to both groups at the beginning and end of the study. Ongoing assessments will include weekly quizzes and written responses to reading assignments. The data collected from these assessments will be analyzed using descriptive statistics, and will be used to compare the reading comprehension scores of the two groups.
Expected outcomes:
It is expected that the use of graphic organizers will significantly improve the reading comprehension of the experimental group compared to the control group. It is also expected that the experimental group will show an increased ability to retain and recall information from texts, as well as an increased ability to make connections and draw inferences from what they have read.
Conclusion:
The results of this action research will provide valuable insights into the effectiveness of using graphic organizers as a strategy to improve reading comprehension in grade 3 students. If the use of graphic organizers is found to be effective, it may be recommended for use in other classrooms and grade levels as a way to improve reading comprehension and academic performance.