Republic of the Philippines

Philippine Normal University

The National Center for Teacher Education
INSTITUTE OF TEACHING AND LEARNING

CLASSROOM-BASED ACTION RESEARCH

Rationale

The Faculty of the Institute of Teaching and Learning is committed to uphold the core values of

the Philippine Normal University: Truth, Excellence, and Service. Hence, to realize this commitment, all

full-time faculty members of the Institute are engaged to respond to the call of the University to address

the gaps in education research, particularly the classroom. Classroom-Based Action Research (CBAR) is

the excogitation of the factors that affect the teaching and learning process—curriculum, instruction,

assessment, school climate, interactions, and the achievements of learners. Moreover, the CBAR shall

also be carried out by all FS1 and FS 2 (PT01 and PT02) students during their training period in the

Institute. 

ITL Faculty CBAR

The ITL faculty CBAR is a non-teaching (NT) load equivalent to 8 units. All full-time ITL faculty are

entitled to this NT load. All full-time faculty are required to complete and submit the following: (a) CBAR

proposal form, at the beginning of Term 1; (b) CBAR proposal manuscript, at the end of Term 1. All

CBARs shall be monitored by the ITL Research Committee who shall examine the proposed CBARs. The

ITL Research Committee shall be composed of two (2) groups: (1) the Ethics Review Team and (2) the

CBAR Actual Review Team. 

The data gathering for CBAR shall only commence upon the approval of the Office of the ITL

Director as recommended by the ITL Research Committee. The ITL full-time faculty are required to

submit the following: (1) consent form and data gathering instruments & consent form, at the beginning

of Term 2; (2) data gathering report, at the end of Term 2. 

Lastly, a finalized CBAR manuscript is expected to be submitted at the end of Term 3 to the

Office of the ITL Director.

Practice Teaching CBAR

 All FS1 and FS2 (PT01 and PT02) students are required to do a CBAR. For FS1, (PT01) the

requirement is a CBAR proposal. This shall include the submission of CBAR proposal form (at the

beginning of the FS1 training) and CBAR proposal manuscript (at the end of FS1 training). Moreover, for

FS2 (PT02), a completed CBAR is one of the terminal requirements.

Please see attachments for the following:

1. CBAR Proposal Form

2. Consent Form

3. CBAR Manuscript Format: Proposal and Completed

4. CBAR Proposal Manuscript Ethics Review Checklist

Prepared by: 

ITL Research Committee

 Republic of the Philippines
Philippine Normal University
The National Center for Teacher Education
INSTITUTE OF TEACHING AND LEARNING

CBAR Manuscript Format: Proposal and Completed

CBAR Proposal Manuscript (continuous format/publication format)

Title

Introduction

Literature Review

Research Questions

Theoretical/Conceptual Framework

Methodology

References
 Republic of the Philippines
Philippine Normal University
The National Center for Teacher Education
INSTITUTE OF TEACHING AND LEARNING

ETHICS REVIEW CHECKLIST

CBAR Proposal Title:

Proponent/s:

Note: To align with the University’s standard operating procedures, this form, with minor modifications, is in congruence with EPRDC-Form-14.
1. NATURE OF THE STUDY Yes No Comments/Suggestions
1. A plan to address ethical issues in case the topic of the
study involves sensitive issue/s (e.g. partner violence,
drug addiction, abortion etc).

2. The research objectives are posed in a manner that will

ensure safety and protection of the participants, the
research locale and the researchers.
3. A plan to provide complete information to the research
participants regarding the nature of the study (avoidance
of deception especially in experimental research studies
which needs a debriefing plan).
2.  CONDUCT OF THE STUDY
1. Given are the criteria or sampling technique required in
the selection of the participants including information
on the inclusion and exclusion criteria.

2. The suitability of research site/locale and the safety and

protection of the participants and researchers are
assured.
3. Given is the duration of the study or the extent of
participation in the study (e.g. number of hours for an
interview or observation)

4. The data collection tool/s is/are free from biases (e.g.

gender, class, ethnic, cultural).
3.    ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS
1. Conflict of interest is avoided (i.e. research objectivity or
independence is not compromised in return for financial
or non-financial benefit of the researcher or his/her
relative or friend; participants are students of the
researcher at the same time).
2. In case of collaborative research projects or externally
funded research, a written agreement (e.g. MOA) is
executed to govern the management of the conduct of
the project.
3. Protection of privacy and confidentiality of participants'
information as indicated in data collection procedure
including data protection plans (e.g. data storage) are
guaranteed.
4. Informed consent process is observed. (i.e. application of
the principle of respect, who may solicit consent, how
and when it will be done, who may give consent
especially in case of special population like minors, or
indigenous people which require additional clearances).

5. The contents of the Informed Consent Form (as attached

to the proposal) are consistent with the objectives of the
 study.

6. Involvement of vulnerable population like children, the

elderly, ethnic and racial minority groups, the homeless,
prisoners, people with incurable diseases and the like is
protected.  If applicable, a plan to address ethical issue/s
with the vulnerable population is shown.

7. Obtaining assent of children (for research having children

as study participants). If applicable, the procedure for
obtaining assent is presented.
8. The mechanism for sharing the results of the study to
the participants and to the community where the
research was conducted.

9. Incentives or compensation – the amount and method of

compensations, financial incentives, or reimbursement
of study-related expenses for the participants.
10. Information about the impact of the research on the
community where the research occurs and/or to whom
findings can be linked is presented.  This may include
issues like stigma or sensitivity to cultural traditions, and
involvement of the community in decisions about the
conduct of study.

Ethics Reviewer: 

Date:
 Republic of the Philippines
Philippine Normal University
The National Center for Teacher Education
INSTITUTE OF TEACHING AND LEARNING

INFORMED CONSENT FORM

Title of study:

Researchers:  

______________________________________________________________________________
You are being asked to participate in this study because your participation can provide insights
and viewpoints that can help describe the phenomenon under investigation in this study. The
pieces of important information which you will read in this consent form are meant to help you
decide to participate or not in this study. Do not hesitate to ask questions or raise any concerns to
the researcher/s.

Purpose of the study: The purpose of this study is to (state here your research questions). Your
lived experiences will contribute in enriching the understanding of this phenomenon and add
knowledge to existing literature and national policy making. This study is being carried out as
part of the role of (state here why the study is being carried out, e.g., academic requirement,
funded research, etc.) 

Procedures: (state here your data gathering protocols, e.g., 15 to 20-minute interview;
answering survey forms, etc.). All these procedures are subject to your approval.  

Discomforts and risks: You are being assured that there are no known risks or discomfort of
any kind in participating in this study.

Benefits: You will not receive any form of remuneration for your participation in this study.
However, your participation alone will help realize the purpose and aspiration that this study
intends to achieve. 

Statement of confidentiality: You are being guaranteed that the data collection methods that
will be used in this study will protect your identity. The (put here the data to be collected, e.g.,
survey forms, recorded interviews, etc.) will be secured and shall not be used for purposes that
will create negative repercussions of any form on your part or the research site. 

Right to ask questions: Your well-being is the major concern of the researcher team. If you
have questions, concerns, and problems that arise as a direct result of being a participant in this
study, you may directly contact any of the members of the researcher team thru the e-mail
addresses and contact numbers specified at the end of this form.  

Informed and voluntary consent to participate: Your decision to participate in this study
means that you read and understand this signed consent form. You have the right to ask
questions and state your concerns as well as the right to receive satisfactory response from the
researcher team. You have the right not to answer any questions in the interview or any items in
the survey form without giving any reason. You are also free to withdraw or discontinue your
participation at any time without giving any explanation. 

Once you have read this form and agree to participate, please sign the attached consent form.
You will be given a copy of this signed consent form for your own records and will also be
informed about the findings when this study is completed. 
STATEMENT OF CONSENT
I volunteer to participate in this qualitative study and understand that:
1. I read and understand this signed consent form. I am given the right to ask questions and state
any concerns. The researcher has satisfactorily responded to all my questions and concerns. 
2. I understand that I have the right not to answer any questions without giving any reason. I am
free to withdraw or discontinue my participation at any time without giving any
explanation.  
3. I am aware that my participation will involve (example: answering of survey forms,
interviews by the researcher which can last for around 30 to 45 minutes, and subsequent
interview/s may be conducted as needs arise). 
4. (For studies that would require documents: example, I understand that I am allowing the
research team to analyze pertinent documents which can be photographed for analyses.) 
5. I am assured that this study has no known risks or discomfort of any kind. 
6. I am also assured that my participation in this study will be kept confidential. 
7. I am guaranteed that the data collection methods, (example: as well as the survey forms, the
recorded interviews, raw notes, and transcripts used in this study shall be secured and shall
protect my identity and shall not be used for purposes that will create negative repercussions
of any forms).  
8. I understand that I will not receive any form of remuneration for my participation except for
helping in the realization of the purpose and aspiration of this study.  
9. I have received a copy of this signed consent form.
10. I will be informed about the findings when this study is completed.
11. I give my informed and voluntary consent to participate in this study.

PARTICIPANT
Name: Signature:

Contact number: Date:

E-mail address:

Name of Parent/Guardian: (have this filled up if the participant is a minor Signature:

or a member of the vulnerable group.) 
Contact Number: Date:

RESEARCHERS
name contact number &
email

We certify that we have explained to the participant the all pieces of information stated in this
consent form and have satisfactorily answered questions and concerns that have been raised. The
participant has been furnished a copy of this signed consent form. 

Respectfully yours, 

Names and signatures of research team members

Noted by:

Adviser and/or Director of the Institute/College

 Republic of the Philippines
Philippine Normal University
The National Center for Teacher Education
INSTITUTE OF TEACHING AND LEARNING

CBAR Proposal Form

Note: To align with the University’s standard operating procedures, this form, with minor modifications, is in congruence with EPR-Form-22

CBAR TITLE:

PROPONENT/S:

TOPIC IN THE PNU RESEARCH AGENDA

I.   Brief Description of the study

II.  Significance of the study to the research priorities of the University

III.  Statement of Purpose/Objectives

IV.  Graphical Conceptual Framework 

V. Methodology

VI.  Ethical Considerations – Present the plan to address the following:

 Type of participants (if involves vulnerable population)
 Risk/s to participants and researchers
 Benefits to the participants or community
 Confidentiality and handling of data
 Consent form contents
 Conflict of interest

VII.  Personnel and their specific job descriptions Personnel (In case of group research)

Rol
Name Function
e

VIII.  Schedule of Activities Activities

Activity Duration Inclusive Dates Key people

Indicate duration of each activity and inclusive
dates