Malaysia Teacher Competition on Action Research (MTCAR 2025)

Malaysia Teacher Competition on Action Research (MTCAR 2025)

The Malaysia Teacher Competition on Action Research (MTCAR 2025) is a national academic competition designed to promote the practice of action research among educators as a systematic approach to improving teaching, learning, and educational practice. The competition provides a professional platform for teachers to showcase their ability to identify classroom-based problems and implement evidence-informed interventions through structured action research designs.

MTCAR 2025 focuses on the core principles of action research, including problem identification, planning, action, observation, and reflection. Participants are required to submit an action research proposal or report that demonstrates methodological clarity, practical relevance, and reflective inquiry. Emphasis is placed on aligning research objectives with instructional interventions and measurable outcomes that contribute to meaningful improvements in educational settings.

The competition adopts a competency-based evaluation framework, assessing submissions based on clarity of the research problem, appropriateness of the action research cycle, data collection strategies, ethical considerations, and reflective analysis. MTCAR 2025 values practicality, professional learning, and contextual relevance rather than theoretical abstraction alone.

Beyond competition, MTCAR 2025 serves as a professional development initiative that empowers teachers to become reflective practitioners. Participants enhance their research competence, strengthen instructional decision-making, and contribute to evidence-based educational improvement. The competition supports a culture of inquiry, innovation, and continuous improvement in Malaysian education.