Ms Chan Has Been Teaching Third Grade for 15 Years

Multiple Choice

Ms. Chan has been teaching third grade for 15 years. For the past two years, she has been awarded both Best Teacher in the County and Best Teacher in the School District Recognitions. This year, however, she has found that her class is just "not coming together." The number of behavioral infractions has increased, and the test scores have decreased. Ms. Chan decided to contact Professor Allen in the psychology program at the nearby university to assist her. Professor Allen suggests that she conduct a_____ to determine the unique workings of Ms. Chan's current class.

A) case study
B) laboratory observation
C) experiment
D) ethnography