SoTL Ch 4: Generating the Research Idea pp. 31-43

What is the first step in the process of SoTL research?

• Conducting experiments

• Reviewing literature

• Identifying the research question

• Collecting data

Answer explanation

The first step in the process of SoTL research is identifying the research question, which lays the foundation for the entire study.

According to Light, Singer, and Willett (1990), what do well-crafted questions guide?

• The collection of data

• The systematic planning of research

• The analysis of results

• The publication of findings

Answer explanation

According to Light, Singer, and Willett (1990), well-crafted questions guide the systematic planning of research.

What is the main challenge in formulating research questions from classroom experiences?

• Finding enough data

• Reducing interesting observations to a clear and articulate question

• Getting approval from colleagues

• Ensuring student participation

Answer explanation

The main challenge is reducing interesting observations to a clear and articulate question, which requires careful consideration and refinement.

What is the term used to describe the general area you wish to investigate in research?

• Research hypothesis

• Research theme

• Research method

• Research conclusion

Answer explanation

The term used to describe the general area you wish to investigate in research is called the Research theme.

What was the specific frustration that led to the author's research question?

• Students' complaints about exams

• Students' complaints about writing in classes

• Students' lack of interest in the subject

• Students' poor performance in tests

Answer explanation

The specific frustration that led to the author's research question was students' complaints about writing in classes.

According to Pat Hutchings, what is the first kind of question in the taxonomy of SoTL research?

• What works

• What is

• Visions of the possible

• Learning science

Answer explanation

According to Pat Hutchings, the first kind of question in the taxonomy of SoTL research is 'What works'.

What does the second kind of question in Hutchings' taxonomy focus on?

• Describing what it looks like

• Formulating a new conceptual framework

• Summarizing sets of prior studies

• Reflecting on years of teaching

Answer explanation

The second kind of question in Hutchings' taxonomy focuses on describing what it looks like.

Which type of question involves formulating a new conceptual framework about the practice of SoTL?

• Visions of the possible

• What works

• What is

• Learning science

Answer explanation

Visions of the possible involves formulating a new conceptual framework about the practice of SoTL, making it the correct choice.

What does Craig Nelson's first genre of SoTL include?

• Essays of "expert knowledge" about what worked

• Reflection on several years of teaching

• Comparisons of student change across time

• Summaries and analysis of sets of prior studies

Answer explanation

Craig Nelson's first genre of SoTL includes essays of 'expert knowledge' about what worked.

Which genre of SoTL does Nelson emphasize involves both qualitative and quantitative change?

• Comparisons of student change across time

• Reflection on several years of teaching

• Learning science

• Summaries and analysis of sets of prior studies

Answer explanation

Comparisons of student change across time is the genre of SoTL that Nelson emphasizes involves both qualitative and quantitative change.