Session 1: EDBE 8P77

What is one benefit of engaging in teacher inquiry?

• It reduces the workload of educators

• It encourages educators to avoid reflection

• It empowers educators to address persistent classroom problems

• It limits professional growth opportunities for teachers

What is the purpose of teacher inquiry?

• To increase student anxiety in the classroom

• To discourage collaboration among educators

• To create more problems for teachers to solve

• To improve teaching practices and student learning

What is the relationship between inquiry and professional development?

• Inquiry is irrelevant to professional development

• Inquiry is a hindrance to professional growth

• Inquiry is integral to ongoing professional learning

• Inquiry restricts teachers from improving their knowledge and skills

How can teachers improve their teaching practices?

• Through teacher inquiry

• By assessing data collected from students

• Collaborating with other teachers

• Through classroom observation

What is the key difference between teacher inquiry and action research?

• Teacher inquiry is linear and action research is non-linear

• Teacher inquiry is non-linear and action research is linear

• Teacher inquiry is structured and action research is flexible

• There isn't one - they're the same thing

How can teachers overcome the barrier of "not enough time" when engaging in action research?

• By relying solely on external funding sources

• By minimizing the scale and formality of the research

• By involving students in the inquiry process

• By conducting lengthy formal research projects

What is an essential aspect of teacher inquiry as a form of professional development?

• Collaboration with other educators

• Avoiding critical reflection and analysis

• Following a rigid and linear research process

• Focusing solely on personal interests and curiosity