Takota works in a school with racial and ethnic conflict among the students. He questions whether implementing a peer tutoring program could reduce tensions and is interested in conducting an action research project on the topic. Takota's issue is appropriate for an action research study because
a. the study will appeal to the students and parents in the district.
b. the study involves something Takota is interested in exploring further.
c. the district administrators will support the study.
d. peer tutoring is widely accepted in school districts.
b
You might also like to view...
Which one of the following statements best describes wait time and its effects?
a. When teachers give students about five minutes of "thinking time" at the beginning of class, students are more likely to learn class information meaningfully. b. When teachers allow students more time to learn something, students are more likely to learn effectively. c. When teachers wait until students are ready to pay attention, students are more likely to learn effectively. d. When teachers allow students more time to respond to a question, students are more likely to answer the question.
The supervisor describes a clear classroom goal for the teacher during the conference. Through the observation, the supervisor becomes an information source, which will create the goal and activities for improving the lesson. The supervisor method is called the following:
a. Directive informational control b Nondirective control c. Interpersonal skills d. All of the above
What is the term used for evaluations that simulate the use of abilities in real-life situations?
a) Goal setting b) Authentic assessment c) Formative evaluation d) Standardized tests
Which strategy for making learning fun and enjoyable involves creating situations that are not easily predictable or explainable?
A) Prepare more concrete meaningful lessons. B) Create cognitive conflict. C) Use novel ways of engagement. D) Develop competitive activities.