This article shows an example of a conceptual framework. It demonstrates how a conceptual framework and the corresponding statement of the problem are organized and written in a dissertation. Take a look at how it is done, and try to make one for your paper. You may also use this in your thesis.
You may be thinking about too many theories to base your study on. However, a conceptual framework is inbuilt on a theory or model that serves as the basis for your research. Once you have decided which theory to adopt, try to figure out if that theory can best explain the phenomenon with all the associated variables in your study. The example below illustrates how this works.
Example of a Conceptual Framework
This example of a conceptual framework zeroes in on teachers’ professional development activities by espousing the idea. main argument, or thesis that teachers’ classroom performance is a critical factor for student academic performance. The researcher based her assumption from Weiner’s Attribution Theory that external and internal factors can improve performance.
For example, students may attribute their academic performance to their teachers (external factor). In contrast, the teachers may attribute their teaching performance to in-service training (external factor) and perhaps their teaching efficacy, job satisfaction, and attitude towards the teaching profession (internal factors). These relationships are illustrated in Figure 1.
Statement of the Problem
The purpose of this study is to provide baseline data on in-service training for English, Mathematics, and Science Fourth Year High School teachers from the School Year 2006 up to 2010. Also, a professional development model for teachers is proposed.
Specifically, this study sought answers to the following questions:
- What are the most familiar in-service training activities among teachers? And what are their insights about these activities as to: (a) applicability in the classroom, (b) importance in the teaching profession, and (c) impact on student performance?
- What feedback do teachers have of the in-service training programs attended in terms of (a) perception, and (b) satisfaction?
- What are the teachers’ level of teaching efficacy, job satisfaction, and attitude towards the teaching profession?
- What is the performance of the fourth year high school students in their Subject Achievement Tests in three subject areas: English, Mathematics, and Science during the first semester of SY 2010-2011?
- Are the teachers’ perception and satisfaction regarding the in-service training programs predictors of their levels of teaching efficacy, job satisfaction, and attitude towards the teaching profession?
- Are the teachers’ levels of teaching efficacy, job satisfaction, and attitude towards the teaching profession predictors of their student performance in the Subject Achievement Tests?
- What enhanced professional development model for teachers can be developed on the basis of the results of this study?
Organized Flow of Ideas Characterize a Conceptual Framework
Now, you have learned how a theory is used and how the questions in the problem statement are formulated. Take note that the problem statement questions are arranged according to the flow of the conceptual framework.
First, it has questions on an inventory of in-service training activities, followed by the feedback. The next question is about teacher factors, then the results of student performance. The last question relates to the development of the enhanced professional development model.
Notice that all of the factors identified in the study serve as input to the final outcome of the study which is the enhanced professional development model. It is easy to conceptualize what the researcher is trying to incorporate in the training design for teachers’ professional development. It is a systematic representation of the intention, direction, and outcome of the study.
Can you make it? Yes, you can!
© 2015 January 19 M. G. Alvior
Updated: 15 December 2020; 14 October 2023
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I need your assistance in writing conceptual framework on “How can overcrowded classroom affect the academic performance of students at the primary school”
Dear Theodora, there are lots of literature on density of the classroom and it is a well studied concern. But with the pandemic nowadays, you cannot afford to have overcrowded classrooms due to health reasons. Search for literature using Google Scholar as it widely returns articles using your keyword search.
how can I prepare conceptual frame work on the research title the practices and challenges of educational supervision on the professional development of teachers.
i need help on how to come up with a conceptual framework for this study:
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Thank you very much. It has really helped me a lot. I want to know how theoretical framework is clearly different from conceptual framework and how the variables can be positioned accurately as in using distributional or attributional method?
Good day, do you consider literature review as theoretical framework of the study? thanks
Hi can you help me with our research? our topic is about learner-centered teaching strategies. our main concern is to know if there is a significant relationship between the respondents demographic profile such as their senior high school academic strand and the learner-centered approach used by their teacher. what conceptual framework do you suggest?
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Is anyone who can help me how to make a conceptional framework and statement of the problem? pleaseee.
Hello, can you help me with our research? Our research title is “Awareness of Senior High School Students on the Benefits and Risks of Coffee Consumption: an Analysis”. Thank you!!
Could you help me start with our conceptual framework? Idk how to get started with it.
Hi Mary thanks very much for the example given . may I used my own mindmap even though is not on the theory I used?
Hello, Meriam. You may use your own but in using it make sure that it has something to do with the theory you use. Your mindmap must have relation to the theory. You may modify it but it represents the theory. for example, I used Attribution theory in my paper. Now, you may think of other variables/factors in which you can apply the Theory of Attribution.
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is statement of the problem needed to conceptual framework?
Hi, JV. Yes! You should address the questions in the conceptual framework and vice versa. Make sure that the statement of the problem is aligned with the conceptual framework.
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I’m writting a dissertation on cardiovascular responses to inversion and how time affects the variable responses. The problem is that some treatment procedures are done at vague degrees of inversion. My quest is to find safer degrees to avoid detrimental consequences.
Can you help me on how to write a conceptual framework on this?
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Hi Mary, can you help me in creating our conceptual framework regarding on students’ academic achievement in relation to their economic status? I hope you will pay attention of this.
Hello Chenny. How can I help you? Please give me some inputs. Or perhaps you can work on this, if there is direct correlation/relationship between acedemic achievement (grades in the subject or grade in all subjects for the entire year) then link it to economic status (poor, mid/average or rich according to their income) . Thank you.
Hi Ms. Mary! May I know the thesis title of your sample conceptual framework? Thank you. And can I use it as a sample for my graduate studies presentation on conceptual framework? Thanks.
Hello, Gine. Sure, it is my pleasure. My dissertation is entitled: In-Service Training Programs, Teacher Factors and Student Performance: Bases for Enhanced Professional Development Model for Teachers. Sorry for a late reply. I was so busy then. May I know where you are from?
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May I duplicate the study of yours in our institution? We got lot of trainings and seminars on instruction research and extensions. However, it seems that instruction is at stake due to absences of the teachers attending different professional development programs. I’d like to make a study on that to inform the admin and let them create/design a program that will enhance the capabilities of the teachers but will not affect the learning of the students. Further, are those trainings and seminars really improved their instruction, research and extension capabilities? Or applied what they have learned from those seminars and trainings? I would be grateful if give me permission to do study similar to yours.
Thanks,
Cecilia
Hello, Ma’am Cecilia. Yes, you may replicate it. Thank you.
do we really have to include the parameters of the problem statement in the conceptual framework?…thanks..
Yes, Paulo. The conceptual framework should contain the statement of the problem in a form of variables.
i really need to understand conceptual framework pls….
Perhaps the book by Dr. Regoniel can help you a lot, Vinny.
I need 5 different definitions of Research problem by different authors can you help with that
I’m so sorry Ife. Please search the internet or read more books. Thank you.
This has really helped me
Thanks
Topic:relationship between quality assurance and principal role performance in secndary schools in kano metropolis, nigeria. Problem:can the relationship between quality assurance and principals role performance bringing effectiveness on academic performance of secondary school students in kano metropolis? What is the conceptual frame work of my thesis pls?
Hello, Muhammad. Just identify your variables. The independent and dependent variables and make relationships.
thanks for the info. I have an idea now on how to write a Statement of the Problem and conceptual framework
You are welcome, Jenny.