Teachers and Research: Roles & Methods

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Why is it crucial for teachers and policymakers to utilize research findings in child and adolescent development?

To avoid any changes in educational strategies.
To strictly adhere to traditional teaching methods.
To promote personal opinions in curriculum development.
To make well-informed decisions that benefit learners and their families. (correct)

Which statement accurately describes the role of a teacher as a consumer of research?

Teachers should focus only on implementing policies without understanding the underlying research.
Teachers should be able to critically evaluate and use authoritative research findings. (correct)
Teachers should disregard research findings that contradict their beliefs
Teachers should exclusively rely on personal experiences.

In the context of the scientific method, what is the primary purpose of formulating a hypothesis?

To provide a tentative answer to the research problem that can be tested. (correct)
To avoid analyzing data and jump straight to conclusions.
To introduce personal biases into the research process.
To complicate the data collection process

Which of the following research activities is most aligned with descriptive research?

Gathering data to describe the characteristics of a population or phenomenon. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should a researcher do if the conclusions drawn from data analysis contradict the original hypothesis?

Reject the original hypothesis and consider alternative explanations. (A) Signup and view all the answers

In what order should a researcher perform the following steps in the scientific method: A) Analyze data, B) State hypothesis, C) Identify problem, D) Formulate conclusions?

C, B, A, D (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between descriptive and experimental research methods?

Experimental research manipulates variables to determine cause-and-effect relationships, while descriptive research describes characteristics. (C) Signup and view all the answers

A teacher notices an increase in disruptive behavior in their classroom. Following Dewey's scientific method, what should be the teacher's initial step?

Identify and define the specific problem related to the disruptive behavior. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which research design is MOST suitable for studying an individual's traumatic experiences and family relationships in depth?

Case Study (A) Signup and view all the answers

A researcher aims to determine the cause-and-effect relationship between playing video games and aggression in adolescents. Which research design should they employ?

Experimental (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which research design is MOST limited by the potential for subjects to alter their behavior simply because they know they are being observed?

Experimental (D) Signup and view all the answers

A researcher is studying children's social interactions on a playground without interfering in their activities. Which research design are they using?

Naturalistic Observation (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary drawback of longitudinal research?

Subjects dropping out of the study over time. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which research design is BEST suited to gathering information about how individuals change or remain stable over time?

Longitudinal (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key limitation of cross-sectional research?

It gives no information about how individuals change over time. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which research design combines elements of both cross-sectional and longitudinal approaches?

Sequential (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of action research in a specific setting?

To create changes and gain insight into the outcomes of strategies used. (C) Signup and view all the answers

A teacher wants to improve their classroom practice through reflection and problem-solving with colleagues. Which research approach is most suitable?

Action research (A) Signup and view all the answers

A researcher is interested in observing the behaviour of children when they are given a difficult puzzle to solve. They set up hidden cameras in a room and record the children as they try to solve the puzzle. What could be a significant limitation of this approach?

The artificial setting may influence the children's behaviour. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What strategy is effective for dealing with potential conflicts of interest between researchers and participants in action research?

Ensuring research participants understand and 'own' the research project. (B) Signup and view all the answers

A study finds a strong positive correlation between hours spent studying and exam scores. What can be concluded from this research?

There is an association between study time and exam scores. (D) Signup and view all the answers

In experimental research, what is the purpose of random assignment?

To ensure that the study sample is representative of the population. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a MAJOR challenge when generalizing the results of case studies?

The subject of a case study is unique. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which data gathering method involves observing behavior in real-world settings like classrooms or homes?

Naturalistic Observation (A) Signup and view all the answers

When gathering data through interviews and questionnaires, what is crucial to ensure consistency and comparability across participants?

Employing standardized procedures where all participants are asked the same questions in the same manner. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of data collection focuses on a person's educational background, work history, family information, and place of residence?

Life-History Records (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which ethical principle emphasizes providing potential research participants with comprehensive details about the research, including risks and benefits, before they decide to participate?

Informed Consent (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (RA 10173) in the Philippines?

To ensure free flow of information while protecting the right to privacy. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What benefit do teachers derive from research involvement that allows them to think more deeply about their teaching practices?

Becoming more critical and analytical in teaching and more open to professional development. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which outcome is LEAST likely to result from teachers' engagement in research?

A more routine and less deliberate approach to classroom decision-making. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does teacher involvement in research shift the perception of research in education?

It shifts the focus from research being done to teachers to research being done by teachers. (C) Signup and view all the answers

A researcher wants to study the long-term impact of a specific teaching method on students' academic performance and well-being. Which approach would be MOST suitable?

Using life-history records alongside observations and interviews to track students' experiences over several years. (D) Signup and view all the answers

A researcher is planning a study involving children. Which of the following actions would be a violation of ethical principles?

Disclosing personal information about the children in a research report to illustrate a point. (D) Signup and view all the answers

A school district wants to assess the effectiveness of a new reading program across all elementary schools. Which data collection method would be most appropriate and efficient for gathering data from a large number of students?

Administering standardized reading tests to all students in the elementary schools. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following scenarios best demonstrates a teacher researcher embodying the principles of lifelong learning and reflective teaching?

A teacher who attends a professional development workshop and then implements a new teaching strategy, carefully documenting its impact on student learning. (B) Signup and view all the answers

A researcher is studying the impact of a mindfulness program on students' stress levels. Which combination of data collection methods would provide the most comprehensive understanding?

Physiological measures (e.g., heart rate) combined with interviews and questionnaires. (A) Signup and view all the answers

A school implements a new policy requiring parental consent for all research activities involving students. A researcher wants to study the effectiveness of a new math program but struggles to obtain consent from all parents. What is the most ethical course of action?

Proceed with the research using only the data from students whose parents provided consent. (C) Signup and view all the answers

A teacher conducts a research project in their own classroom and finds that a particular intervention is highly effective. How can the teacher ethically disseminate these findings to benefit other educators?

Present the findings at a professional conference or publish them in a peer-reviewed journal, clearly outlining the methodology, results, and limitations of the study. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Teachers as Consumers of Research

Teachers use research findings to inform decisions in education.

Role of Research in Education

Research aids in determining curriculum and teaching methods.