Assessing the teachers’ experiences in action research based on SWOT analysis

Abstract

This study determined the experiences encountered by the teachers of JBT Caing Sr. Memorial Integrated School, Tambilil Kiamba, Sarangani Province, Philippines, in conducting action research. The data was gathered through interviews with purposively sampled 10 teachers from elementary, secondary, and senior high school departments. They are neophytes in conducting research. A qualitative approach through an interview guide was used for data collection. The data from the interviews were transcribed, analyzed, and thematically described. From the swot analysis, the main themes occurred and showed that teachers have encountered the following major challenges: lack of research knowledge, time-constrained, and low level of English proficiency. Furthermore, it was discovered that the teachers had positive feedback toward research even though they had difficulties in conducting action research. The Department of Education (DepEd) policymakers and officials should consider its results to address the research needs of the teachers to build a community of teacher-researchers committed to educational research.

Keywords: Action Research, Teachers’ Experiences, SWOT analysis, challenges