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Here are 3 potential research gaps for the Philippine politics topic: 1. Examining trends in voter turnout and public trust in the electoral system over time. 2. Analyzing the impact of recent anti-terrorism laws and efforts to strengthen national security on civil liberties and political dissent. 3. Comparing political party platforms on key issues like economic policy, foreign relations, and environmental protection to identify areas of divergence or convergence.

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Module 1 (Lesson 1 & 2)

Here are 3 potential research gaps for the Philippine politics topic: 1. Examining trends in voter turnout and public trust in the electoral system over time. 2. Analyzing the impact of recent anti-terrorism laws and efforts to strengthen national security on civil liberties and political dissent. 3. Comparing political party platforms on key issues like economic policy, foreign relations, and environmental protection to identify areas of divergence or convergence.

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San Isidro Academy of Tudela, Inc.

Raagas St., Upper Centro, Tudela, Misamis Occidental


Email address: [email protected]
Contact No.: (088) 545 0033 / 09513718456

PRACTICAL RESEARCH 2

Teacher : Mrs. Honeylene Marie G. Lagas


Contact Number: 09513718456
MODULE 1 : THE NATURE OF INQUIRY AND
RESEARCH

Lesson 1 The Nature of Inquiry

Objectives:
In this lesson, you will learn to:
 familiarize, define, and discuss the key concepts
of inquiry, its meaning, and importance;
 apply the concepts of inquiry in daily life; and
 describe the outcomes of inquiry.

The Meaning of Inquiry

Inquiry is defined as the “quest for truth, information, or


knowledge through questioning” (“How People Learn”
1999). The process of inquiry follows the developmental
stage of a person, which proceeds from “womb to tomb”.

Inquiry begins when a person is born; the infant starts to


grasp his or her surroundings, and gathers information or
data using the senses: sight, sound, smell, touch, and taste.
The progression of inquiry continues as the child grows
up, develops, and perceives his or her own environment.
He or she forms his or her own concepts and
interpretations and creates his or her own meaning based
on a given stimulus. An individual makes sense of the
world around him or her by inquiring. At times, the
individual does not even reflect upon its process. This
procedure goes on until the person dies.
Inquiry denotes participation that leads to acceptance.
Involvement in the learning process leads to the mastery
of skills and attitudes which are necessary in the search for
answers to questions. Inquiry is also important in the
construction of new knowledge and resolution of
problems and issues.

Importance of Inquiry

Today’s generation of people are very much overwhelmed


by the so-called “information revolution”. Data flood the
internet. This makes information easily accessible and
readily available to researchers. However, these data or
information could change every single minute. Thus,
memorization of facts is no longer encouraged.

The learners must go beyond information accumulation


and move toward the application of useful and relevant
knowledge.

Through the process of inquiry, individuals construct


much of their understanding of the world. Inquiry implies
a “need or want to know” premise.

The subject area content is only a means to an end, and not


the end in itself. The knowledge foundation for the
different subject areas is constantly enlarging and
changing. No one can ever learn all the knowledge in the
universe, but everyone can better develop their skills and
nurture the inquiring attitudes necessary to continue the
generation and examination of knowledge throughout
their lives.

The Application of Inquiry

Inquiry learning can be applied to all disciplines and all


facts of life. Learning is continuous; therefore, a person
never stops learning.

While disciplines should interconnect with one another,


inquiry learning includes the application of certain specific
“ground rules” that safeguard the integrity of the various
disciplines and their world views.

Outcomes of Inquiry

A practical knowledge about the world should be an


important outcome of inquiry. Inquiry answers how the
world is organized, how it changes, and how people
interrelate and communicate about the world they live in.

Inquiry provides individuals with different ways of


viewing the world, communicating about it, and
successfully coping with the questions and issues of
everyday life.
Questioning and searching for answers are extremely
important parts of inquiry, aided by a conceptual
framework for learning. Students should not focus only on
content as the ultimate outcome of learning. Inquiry
therefore, should be about a greater understanding of the
world people live in.

Exercises

General Instructions: Write your answers on a separate


clean sheet of paper.

A. Directions: Write two (2) questions that may be asked


by the following people to their respective clients.

1. Call center agent to a client

2. Lawyer to a witness

3. Teacher to a parent/student

4. Counselor to a counselee

5. Doctor to a patient

B. Directions: Reflect on the following situations.


Generate as many relevant questions that may be asked
about the following given conditions:
1. Increase in the household electricity consumption

2. Rise of obesity cases among grade schoolers

3. Proliferation of fake news on social media platforms

4. Escalation of traffic-related problems in your area

5. Strengthening time management skills among teenagers

Lesson 2 Research: An Overview

Objectives:
In this lesson, you will learn to:
 define and explain the meaning of research;
 enumerate and explain the types of research; and
 cite examples of research topics to explore.

What is Research?
Research is the acquisition of new knowledge through a
purposive, organized, and designed program of activities.
It seeks to find the answers to the problems and generate
new information for a better understanding of the
concepts under study.

Research may either be basic or applied depending on the


aims of the researcher. Basic research is conducted solely
to come up with a new knowledge or to have a fuller
understanding of a particular subject for its own sake.
Conversely, applied research is done to find an
application of the knowledge, whether it be old or new.

Aims of Research

Research aims to unfold the answers to questions and:

 Produce new knowledge or information


The mass data or information that we have today is a
product of the constant search for significant facts and
continuous investigation through the years.
 Utilize new knowledge
Knowledge should be applied and must not remain
stagnant. The application of knowledge could yield
other facts.

 Validate existing knowledge


With the passing of time, an established fact or truth
may be challenged or deconstructed.
 Improve the investigator/researcher
Doing research challenges the investigator to exercise
his or her own creativity and skills. Through
independent study, the researcher may contribute to
the growing body of knowledge.

Exercise

Directions: Choose a research area that you want to


develop and identify the possible research gaps (areas to
explore) that exist in your chosen topic.

1. Research Area : Philippine politics


Possible Area to Explore :
a.
b.
c.
d.

2. Freedom of the press


Possible Area to Explore :
a.
b.
c.
d.

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