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EPISODE 2
EMBEDDING ACTION RESEARCH FOR REFLECTIVE TEACHING
PARTICIPATE AND ASSIST
List of Completed Action Research Author/Authors
Titles
1. Action Research in Physical Ashley Casey, Ben Dyson and Anne
Education: Focusing Beyond Campbell
Myself Through Cooperative
Learning
2. Increasing Student Physical Margo A. Jacob
Fitness Through Increased
Choice of Fitness Activities and
Student Designed Fitness
Activities for Ninth Through
Twelfth Graders in Physical
Education Class
3. Action Research as an Agent for Rosemary Keegan
Enhancing Teaching and
Learning in Physical Education:
A Physical Education Teacher’s
Perspective
4. Teaching Health in Physical Hanne H Mong and Øyvind F Standal
Education: An Action Research
Project
5. Challenges Encountered by Jerrwin C. Aguinaldo
Physical Education Teachers in
Online Learning
Questions My Answer
1. What have you noticed about the 1. Identified problem to be solved
action research titles? Do the no. 1
action research (AR) titles imply - Learners’ participation in
problems to be solved? Yes✔ Physical Education through
No cooperative learning.
If YES, identify the problems 2. Identified problem to be solved
from the title you have given. no. 2
Answer in the space - Learners’ performance in
provided. Physical Fitness through their
_ choice of activities.
3. Identified problem to be solved
no. 3
- Teachers’ performance in
teaching Physical Education.
4. Identified problem to be solved
no. 4
- Teachers’ performance in
teaching Health in Physical
Education.
5. Identified problem to be solved
no. 5
- Teachers’ performance in
Physical Education during
Online Learning.
2. What interpretation about action Title of the Action Research:
research can you make out of - Teaching Health in Physical
your answer in Question No.1? Education: An Action
Research Project
3. Write the TITLE and your
interpretation of the study from From the title, I think the study focuses
the title. on improving or investigating ways to
incorporate health education within
Physical Education (PE) classes.
4. What do you think did the I think the author was likely developed,
author/s do with the identified implemented, and evaluated strategies

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problem as presented in their to effectively teach health education

titles? within Physical Education through an
action research approach.

REFLECT
Based on the readings you made and the previous activities that you have done,
1. What significant ideas or concepts have you learned about action research?
- I learned that action research is crucial for improving the quality of education.
It helps identify problems and quickly apply solutions for continuous
improvement in the classroom.

2. Have you realized that there is a need to be an action researcher as a future

teacher? YES __√__ NO _____. If yes, complete the sentence below.
- Taking this course made me realize that action research will be valuable for
understanding and solving future challenges. It helps me recognize that
problems are inevitable in teaching but also opens opportunities for new
solutions and ideas.

WRITE ACTION RESEARCH PROMPTS

OBSERVE
From what teaching principles of theories can this problem be anchored?
I have observed and noticed that Action Research begins with a problem or a
problematic situation.
Write an example of problematic situation that you have observed and noticed.
- In PE classes, students often focus solely on physical exercises and overlook
important health topics such as nutrition or mental well-being. As a result,
they may not fully understand how health education is connected to physical
fitness, leading to a gap in holistic learning.
REFLECT
What have I realized? What do I hope to achieve?
I realized that for every teaching-learning problem, there is a solution. Write a probable
solution to the problematic situation above is to create PE lessons that combine
physical activities with brief, interactive discussions on health topics like nutrition and
mental well-being. Incorporating group activities and real-life examples will help
students connect physical exercise to overall health, enhancing their learning
experience.
PLAN
What strategies, activities, innovations can I employ to improve the situation or solve the
problem?
As a future action researcher, I can plan for an appropriate intervention like developing
integrated PE lesson plans that combine physical activities with interactive discussions
on health topics. Additionally, I can organize group projects and health challenges to
engage students and enhance their understanding of the connection between fitness
and overall well-being.
ACT
If I conduct or implement my plan, what can be its title?
If will implement my doable plan in the future, my title would be "Integrating Health
Education in Physical Education: Engaging Students for Holistic Wellness." This
title reflects the focus on combining physical activities with health discussions to
enhance students' understanding and engagement in both areas.
WORK ON MY ARTIFACTS

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Your artifact will be an abstract of a completed action research.

"Integrating Health Education in Physical Education: Engaging Students for Holistic

Wellness."
Abstract

This action research project explores the integration of health education into
Physical Education (PE) classes to enhance student engagement and understanding of
overall wellness. The study was conducted over a semester with a diverse group of
students, employing a combination of integrated lesson plans, interactive discussions,
group projects, and health challenges. Data was collected through surveys, classroom
observations, and student feedback to assess participation levels and knowledge
retention. The findings revealed that blending physical activities with health-related
topics significantly improved student engagement and fostered a deeper understanding
of the connection between fitness and health. This research highlights the importance of
a holistic approach to education and offers practical strategies for educators aiming to
enhance the quality of PE instruction while promoting student well-being. The results
suggest that such integrated teaching methods can lead to more meaningful learning
experiences and a greater appreciation for the role of health in physical activity.

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