CAR 6 : Summary of Journal 1

Here i want to share a summary about a journal with  title of Classroom Action Research. After i read the journal, i will tell you the definition of Classroom Action Research, the purpose, and the steps to conduct this method. First, the definition according to Ur (1996: 328) said that action research is conducted by teachers to identify phenomena in a classroom. This means that teachers can improve teaching process. Moreover, Bogdan & Biklen (1992: 223) say that action research is collection of information which is created to bring about social change. Cameron-Jones (1983) also add that action research is done by practitioners to improve their practice as well as better understanding. At all action research can be identified as a process where the teachers can evaluate their practice carefully and structurally using research techniques. Then go to the purpose of classroom action research, according to Cohen (1989: 118) who identified classroom action research into 5 categories, the first remedying problems diagnosed in specific situation, second is in-service training in which equiping teacher with nw method and skill, third is injecting additional approaches in teaching and learning, fourth improving poor communication between the practicing teacher and academic researcher, fifth providing preferable alternative to more subjective approach. After telling the definition and the purpose, then let’s go to the steps to conduct classroom action research. Gall and Gall (1993: 392-394) categorized classroom action research into 7 steps, first identify classroom-related question, second examine any research applicable to your question, third choose teaching design that works effectively to answer your research question, fourth collect the data, fifth analyze the data you have collected, sixth implement strategy based on your result, and the last share your research to those who are interested.

In conclusion, classroom action research is a method in which help teachers to find what works best to the classroom, so that teacher can give better teaching and improve students learning.

Khasinah, S. (2013). Classroom action research. Jurnal pionir, 1/2013, 107-114.