Formative check for CiC understanding

What is the primary purpose of the Critical Inquiry for Change (CIC) project?

• To assess the teaching performance of international teachers

• To create standardized tests for students

• To engage in design-based research that contributes to knowledge and skill development of international teachers

• To develop subject didactics knowledge

Which of the following best describes Design-Based Research (DBR)?

• A method focused on applying theoretical frameworks

• An approach that emphasizes iterative development of solutions to practical problems

• A research method that avoids collaboration with practitioners

• A methodology that emphasises creativity and learning

What is one of the key attributes of the ITE critical inquiry framework?

• Memorization

• Isolation

• Design

• Standardization

Why is it important to emphasize change and impact in CIC projects?

• To create opportunities to change the world

• To connect learning to real-world issues and community needs

• To limit the scope of research so that the students find it easier

• To focus academic performance on concepts and fundamental societal change

What does the term 'educational research' primarily focus on?

• The creation of educational policies

• The advancement of knowledge in education through empirical data

• The development of new technologies

• The study of natural sciences

Which of the following is NOT a component of the CIC assessment?

• Professional critical dialogue

• CIC proposal

• Written report

• A thesis

What is one of the expected learning outcomes of the CIC project?

• To memorize historical facts

• To avoid collaboration with peers

• To develop a theoretical framework without practical application

• To display critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities applicable to the international classroom

What is the significance of the 'design-landscape model' in the context of ITE?

• It provides a rigid structure for educational research

• It situates the approach to design research within a continuum of user involvement

• It eliminates the need for collaboration

• It focuses solely on theoretical aspects of design