This is an independent research project related to an area of special education (ELA 8th grade self- contained class with 8 students). The research project is relevant to teaching and learning in the classroom, focuses upon current pedagogical inquiry, educational research, and innovative practices related to effective teaching, including issues of technology in education, English language learners and students with special needs. Must also use charts to show students progress using this method in class.
The completed Action Research Paper must include the following sections:
A.Title page. (5%)
B.Table of Contents (5%)
C.Abstract (5%)
D. Chapter 1 (Heading is centered and bold face) (15%)
The Introduction section which includes a Purpose Statement(AKA) Statement of the Problem (Sub-heading, Left-justified) (Research Questions which you plan to investigate (at least 3 questions must be stated); Importance of the Study(AKA) Significance of the Study (Sub-heading, Left-justified); and Definition of Terms (AKA) Operational Definitions (Sub-heading, Left-justified).
E.Chapter 2 (Heading is centered and bold face) (15%)
Literature Review (Sub-heading, Left-justified and bold face), Summary (Sub-heading, Left-justified), and your Hypothesis (Sub-heading, Left-justified) statement.
F.Chapter 3 (Heading is centered and bold face) (15%)
Method (Heading is centered and bold face) section which includes: Setting (Sub-heading, Left-justified); Participants(AKA) Subjects (Sub-heading, Left-justified); Materials(AKA) Instruments (Sub-heading, Left-justified); Procedure(Sub-heading, Left-justified) and Type of Design (AKA) Research Design (Sub-heading, Left-justified) (All written in the PAST tense).
G.Chapter 4 (Heading is centered and bold face) (15%)
Results (Heading is centered and bold face)
Data Collection Techniques (Sub-heading, Left-justified). State what type of data collection techniques you used. At least 3 different types of data collection techniques must be stated).
H. Chapter 5 (Heading is centered and bold face) (15%)
Discussion (Heading is centered and bold face). The following sub-sections are included: Overview of the Study(Bold, Sub-heading, Left-justified); Summary of Findings(Bold, Sub-heading, Left-justified); Conclusions (Bold, Sub-heading, Left-justified); Limitations of the Study (Bold, Sub-heading, Left-justified); Recommendations for further Research (Bold, Sub-heading, Left-justified).
I.References (Heading is centered and bold face) (5%)
Use APA 7th Edition format.
J.Appendix (Heading is centered and bold face) (5%)
Total: 100%