Author Question: Which of the following is the best definition of research? a. The process of making decisions ... (Read 97 times)

Zulu123 · **on:** Jun 20, 2018

Which of the following is the best definition of research?

a. The process of making decisions about the best way to represent the content that is being taught
b. The process of systematically gathering information in an attempt to answer professional questions
c. The process of requiring students to demonstrate that they have met specified standards, and holding teachers responsible for students' performance
d. The process of making changes in educational policy to more nearly meet the needs of students at all levels

Question 2

Paul explains that geography influences a great many things about our lives, such as the location of major cities, the economies of different areas, and the lifestyles people adopt. This material is very interesting to him, and he's a bit surprised that his students don't seem to share the same interest.
Paul's approach to instruction suggests that he lacks two forms of professional knowledge. What are they?

What will be an ideal response?

mathjasmine · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 20, 2018

Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

Paul's approach to instruction suggests that he lacks both pedagogical content knowledge and knowledge of learners and learning. We see no evidence in the vignette suggesting that he's represented the content in any way other than simply explaining, which indicates a lack of pedagogical content knowledge, and his surprise at his students' lack of interest suggests that he lacks knowledge of learners and learning.