Ed Psych Week 1

What is action research in education?

• • Research done by students on classroom activities

• • Studies conducted by educational policymakers

• • Research published in academic journals

• • Improve own practice

What is a benefit of action research?

• • It provides highly theoretical knowledge

• • Relevant to practice

• • It requires no ethical considerations

• • It is conducted by external researchers

What are ethical considerations in action research?

• • Ensuring high test scores

• • Following district mandates

• • Confidentiality, consent

• Securing funding for research

How can teachers use educational publications effectively?

• By only reading publications that align with their personal beliefs

• By using them to find quick solutions for classroom management

• Understand purposes, assumptions

• By ignoring articles that recommend new teaching practices

What is the primary focus of a reflective practitioner?

• Evaluating and improving teaching methods

• Completing administrative tasks efficiently

• Adhering strictly to the curriculum without adaptation

• Minimizing workload and responsibilities

What are the main satisfactions of teaching?

• High salary, job security

• Witnessing growth, lifelong learning

• Small class sizes, fewer responsibilities

• Strict discipline, standardized testing

Why is lifelong learning important for teachers?

• To maintain certification

• To earn higher salaries

• Continuous professional growth

• To have more job opportunities outside teaching

Name one major trend affecting the teaching profession.

• Reduced teacher professionalism

• Fewer student assessments

• Increased diversity

• Less technology use

Why understand assumptions in educational literature?

• It allows teachers to skip sections that are irrelevant

• It ensures that teachers agree with everything they read

• Critically evaluate, apply

• It helps teachers to memorize content for exams

What role do professional associations play in development?

• They provide certification and licensure

• Resources, networking, development

• They determine curriculum standards

• They enforce disciplinary actions for teachers