8. Paula is a ninth grade mathematics teacher. She is interested in the role of

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8. Paula is a ninth grade mathematics teacher. She is interested in the role of assimilation in learning geometry with her students. She designs a study that examines this concept of Jean Piaget’s theory of child development in the context of her own classroom also taking into account her own teaching practice. Her inquiry is best described as a study that

a. formally tests theory.

b. is a replication.

c. is developed only using library research.

d. involves action research.

e. involves summative evaluation

Explanation / Answer

D. Invovles action research- Essential characteristics of action research. For practice centred to be regarded as action research, a number of essential conditions must be met. First, action research is undertaken by a group(.i.e. her students) seeking to make improvements to the individual. Second, the desire for change must originate with the individual(.i.e. teacher) must be motivated and committed to changing their practices and must own and direct the change process; According to Piaget (1896-1980)child development theory in the context of her own classroom also taking that into account her own teaching practice she needs to consider that her students thoughts, behaviour and to understand their cognitive development accordingly. To develop herself along with her student a plan of critically informed action to improve what is already happening. To act implement the plan in action to observe the effects of the critically informed action in the context in which it is practiced. To reflect on these effects of learning as a basis for further planning, subsequent critically informed action and so on, through a succession and cycles of learning. This process of learning something similar to profession or upgradation in that particular subject types which is difficult, complicated but not impossible are some basic action research insights into approaches to select from in undertaking the challenging but rewarding task in the end and gives one self fulfilment which is also known as self actualization which build your self realization and boost your self confidence on believing your own capability of accomplishing anything in life.

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