Research Proposal

Action Research Proposal Intern’s Name

:- W.K.S. Udayanga.

Reg. No.

:- 2007/E/M/50.

School

:- Sripalee College, Horana.

Supervisor’s Name

:- Mrs. Malkanthi Liyanapathirana.

Research Plan Title

:- An intervention to involve grade 8 pupils in using English Tenses appropriately. •

Problem Identified

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Background to the problem :- While I was dealing with the pupils in my grade 8 class, I noticed that they were not so familiar with the tenses. So that they make lots of mistakes related to the tenses while writing. In the 1st term test, I observed that most of them had skipped the question which they had to write a short paragraph about Breakfast. The minority who attempted to answer that question had made plenty of grammar mistakes. In order to make them aware with the tenses, I thought of doing an action research regarding that matter.

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Rationale

:- Most of the pupils of my grade 8 class make mistakes related to tenses when writing.

:- The problem of not having a proper understanding about tenses affects the pupils in their writing. By changing the way they use proper tenses in writing , the pupils will be able to write correct sentences. So that they will be able to manage their day today activities which are related to English. With more and more practice, the pupils will bring up their ability of creative writing as well.

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Objectives

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To enable the pupils to write grammatically correct sentences. To enhance the ability of creative writing of the pupils. To enable the pupils to select appropriate tense in describing an event. To provide them with opportunities to exchange their knowledge with the friends.

Methodology

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Collecting data : collect and sort the marks obtained by the pupils in st the 1 term test .(question number 10 – write a short paragraph about breakfast.)

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Interview : holding an interview for 10 randomly selected pupils to determine the needs of them, regarding the matter.

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Pre – testing : To determine the present condition and the common mistakes of the pupils.

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Group work

: design and provide group work for the pupils.

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Post – test

: To determine the progress.

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Collect and sort the marks which the pupils obtained for the question number 10 of the first term test. Holding an interview to determine the needs of the pupils. Conducting the pre- test and analyze the answer scripts to determine the common mistakes. Holding extra classes to engage the pupils in prepared group work. Conducting a Post- test to determine the success of the process.

Maintaining a reflective journal. Identifying the problem Writing the research proposal. Getting the approval of the principal Collecting data from the 1st term test. Starting the research diary. Holding an interview to collect data Conducting a pretest. Analyzing the results. Assigning group work in afternoon classes. Conducting a post –test. Analysis of the data collected. Analyzing the results. Writing the report of the research. Submitting the research report to the college.

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Expected Outcomes 

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As a result of my action research, I’ll be able to develop the abilities of writing among the children. Through that I expect the following outcomes • • • • •

The pupils will be able to write sentences, paragraphs, essays etc.. in correct grammar. The pupils will engage in the activities more attentively. The abilities of creative writing will develop as they write more and more. The pupils will exchange their knowledge among the group while they are doing the group works. The teaching learning process will be more effective in the classroom.

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……………………………… Intern’s signature

I hereby approve the topic and the plan of the action research submitted by the intern. ………………………………. Signature of the supervisor.