September 30 – October 2, 2021
via Zoom
Dr. Maricar S. Prudente
Dr. Maricar S. Prudente is presently a Full Professor of the Science Education Department of De La Salle University-Manila. As an educator, Dr. Prudente has served as administrator in various capacities at De La Salle University- Manila – as Academic Chairperson of the Science Education Department and as Research Director of the Lasallian Institute for Development and Educational Research (LIDER). Dr. Prudente has also served as a resource person, facilitator and coordinator in various seminars, workshops and training programs dealing with action research, environmental issues, science education, and technology integration. She is the Chairperson and Organizer of the Action Research Action Learning (ARAL) International Congress held annually at De La Salle University Manila. She has been involved in international projects on Action Research such as: Action Research to Innovate Science Teaching (ARTiST)) and the Global Climate Change Literacy (GCCL). Her involvement in research was recognized in 2015 when she was awarded the Lasallian Pillar of Excellence in Research by De La Salle University-Manila. Dr. Prudente was also the recipient of the 2015 Lifetime National Achievement Award of the National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP). Prof. Prudente was recently recognized as the 2018 Outstanding Filipino JSPS Fellow in the field of Education by the Department of Science and Technology.
About the Seminar
Action Research to Investigate Adaptive and Innovative Practices in Education
This seminar will focus on the principles, characteristics, methodologies and ethics in the conduct of action research. Understanding the fundamental ideas of this research paradigm is emphasized to enable the proper and appropriate ways of carrying out this investigatory process, which basically comprise: (1) identifying the problem of practice, (2) developing and implementing an action plan, (3) collecting and analyzing data, (4) making decisions and (5) sharing the results. The role of reflection before, during and after the action research process will also be underscored. Additionally, this seminar will focus on investigating effectiveness of adaptive and innovative educational practices.