CAR 6: Summary of Journal 2

In this time i want to tell about journal that i have read in which the title is improving teaching trhough classroom action research. In teaching and learning, the instructor or teacher wants to get something new in the classroom. So that it is usual if the instructor sometimes gets their dilemma to choose a lot of teaching strategies to be used in the classroom. Instructor also considers the factors such as student demographics, class size, content area, and the instructor’s skilland style as well. In this case, Classroom Action Research (CAR) is worth to be tried by instructor to find what works best in the classroom situation. CAR itself is a systematic inquiry in which has the purpose of informing practice in particular situation. To conduct this methodology, we have to put attention on the steps of Classroom Action Research:

1.      Identify the question.

2.      Review the literature. It means that you need to have backgroud information on your question. by reviewing literature, you will get good source of information.

3.      Plan research strategy.

4.      Collect data.

5.      Analyze data.

6.      Take action based on result.

7.      Share the findings.

After you follow the steps you will get your research goes smooth. Through Classroom Action Research you will discover what works best for the classroom situation. Of course, through Classroom Action Research it can improve your teaching.

Mettetal, G. (2015). Improving teaching through classroom action research. Indiana unniversity south bend.