Exam 3: Action Research for Lifelong Learning

Explain what is meant by the action research attitude.

The type of learning that looks and questions assumptions, values, realities, reasons for actions, and how a problem relates to the larger system is:

Ms. Mercado is preparing to change the responsibilities of her paraprofessional. She has talked with the paraprofessional and together they identified and removed barriers to the change. They implemented the change, and now they are back in a new state of equilibrium. Marcia has used:

In appreciative inquiry action research studies, the phase where people work together to determine how the organization should be structured to achieve its vision is called the:

Feminist action research is a type of critical action research.

Explain the Cycle of Action Research.

Deweyan Inquiry relies on:

For his educational research class, Richard has to conduct an action research project. He has decided to change the way that he teaches reading vocabulary words to see if students' comprehension test scores improve. He has written down what he will do differently in terms of teaching vocabulary and when he will make the changes. He has ensured that his plan is ethical and feasible. This is an example of a(n):

Ms. Bain has developed an action plan to accompany changes she is making in her classroom. It will contain information on:

Which phase of the action research cycle includes a statement of what you will be trying to improve?

Deweyan Inquiry occurs in five phases. Which of the phases listed below is NOT one of them?

Action research focused on changing something large is known as:

Many of the weaknesses of action research relate to weaker research methods and validity strategies when compared to other forms research used in educational settings.

In general, the process of conducting action research involves:

Participatory Action Research:

Compare the strengths and weaknesses of action research.

The many types of action research:

Describe Lewin's change theory.

Critical action research is a form of:

Davis is starting a new company in Silicon Valley. He is committed to his employees' growth through working together. He has brought in consultant to help him accomplish this through trying different interventions to help his company that is continually changing. To accomplish this, the consultant may use: