SEMINÁRIOS EM LÍNGUA INGLESA ESTUDOS LINGUÍSTICOS aula 8

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The aim of professional people who take their profession seriously is invariably to progressively improve their practice. It is not different for language teachers. However, this improvement can only be achieved if teachers are willing to change their attitudes and behavior. In this case, one strategy these professionals can use in order to achieve this end is to carry out a type of research that is basically a way of reflecting on one´s teaching and changing future practice.
► The type of research commented in the previous text is: 
	
	
	
	quantitative research
	
	
	scientific problem
	
	
	educational process
	
	
	qualitative research
	
	
	action research.
	
	
	
	 
		
	
		2.
		Ferrance (2000) defines ______________as: ... a process in which participants examine their own educational practice systematically and carefully, using the techniques of research.
The definition above refers to:
	
	
	
	Quantitative research
	
	
	scientific inquiry
	
	
	educational problems
	
	
	Qualitative research
	
	
	Action Research
	
	
	
	 
		
	
		3.
		"A process in which participants examine their own educational practice systematically and carefully, using the techniques of research" defines a type of research called:
	
	
	
	Quantitative research
	
	
	Action research
	
	
	Academic research
	
	
	Qualitative research
	
	
	Theoretical research
	
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		4.
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As teachers, we invariably face problems in our professional careers and we must find ways of turning them into positive experiences. One method of doing this is through _______________. This method can be used in different settings and for a number of reasons. In fact, it is appropriate whenever specific knowledge is required for a specific problem in a specific situation. In other words, as long as there is a problem involving people, tasks and procedures or whenever some change is required, this method can provide useful outcomes.
 
►Choose the alternative that best completes the text above:
	
	
	
	Action Research
	
	
	Qualitative Research
	
	
	Quantitative Research
	
	
	Quantitative Inquiry
	
	
	Qualitative Inquiry
	
	
	
	 
		
	
		5.
		''A process in which participants examine their own educational practice systematically and carefully, using the techniques of research''. The previous citation refers to:
	
	
	
	Classroom atmosphere
	
	
	Genre systems
	
	
	Qualitative research
	
	
	Action research
	
	
	Quantitative research
	
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		6.
		Language classrooms are the places where teaching and learning take place. Therefore, it is reasonable enough to collect data about what goes on there as a means of getting a better understanding on language learning and use. This can be done through classroom observation. __________________provides the practitioner with valuable information that could not possibly be obtained in other ways.
	
	
	
	Inquiry
	
	
	Qualitative research
	
	
	Quantitative research
	
	
	Action research
	
	
	Classroom observation
	
	
	
	 
		
	
		7.
		The researcher and the teacher work together inside the teacher¿s classroom, pooling their expertise in such a way that it gives the teacher control over decision making. It refers to:
	
	
	
	Participatory research
	
	
	Theoretical research
	
	
	Action research
	
	
	Pedagogical Research.
	
	
	Theoretical-pedagogical research
	
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		8.
		The main characteristics of Action Research are listed below, EXCEPT:
	
	
	
	It is participatory
	
	
	It is collaborative
	
	
	It favours individualism
	
	
	It is self-evaluative
	
	
	It is situational