127 thoughts on “Week 1 Discussion (Feb-2-6)

  1. It is my belief that research in the classroom as well as the workplace is of utmost importance. The aim of research is to broaden one’s knowledge about specific topics as well as the discovery of new knowledge. It is through research that we are able to find credible information to pass on to students and other individuals. We research to find the solutions to problems and if this is practiced in the classroom and workplace then there is only room for improvement. They say knowledge is power but research is greater power with the right evidence to prove a variety of points. Research is a means of lightening one’s darkness and opening one’s minds to different and new knowledge.In a nutshell research is an active process that teachers and other professionals should practice in order to get positive results.

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  2. It is important for teachers and other professionals to conduct research in the classrooms and other workplaces as it permits educators to follow their interests and their needs as they investigate what they and their students and employees execute or achieve.Teachers who practice to conduct research find that it inflates and improves their teaching skills and puts them in collaborative contact with peers that have a common interest. Has for other professionals, it enhances their professional development and work ethics. Researching helps to develop teaching skills, knowledge and understanding. I must say that conducting research is an interesting and vital act as it also helps in planning and encourages collaborative working, which is important in any society (school or work place) when working towards a common goal.

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  3. I think it is a good idea for teachers and other professionals to conduct research since they will always be finding out new information and this will help their students as well as improve the business places. Research in the classrooms and business places is very beneficial and important. It is a means of ensuring that students acquire the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitudes which will prepare them for the future. when individuals engaged in research it helps them to develop new ideas which lead to growth and development.

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  4. According to the North Central Regional Educational Laboratory, Action research is inquiry or research in the context of focused efforts to improve the quality of an organization and its performance. It is typically designed and conducted by practitioners who analyze data to improve their own practice.

    It is important that teachers carry out action research because this will help them to develop and improve their teaching strategies/techniques, Also help them to analyze their level of performance over a period of time. So I strongly, believe that teacher must do action research because this is a pathway that helps with improvement and development.

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  5. I strongly believe that teachers and other educators should conduct action research in the classroom. This will benefit them as well as their students in a positive way. When a research is being done in the classroom and otherwise the finding will help the teacher to become more effective in their teaching and meaningful learning will take place in the classroom.

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  6. Research plays an integral role in the life of those who have a zest for knowledge and are eager to find out about the “nitty gritty” of obscure strategies, concepts, ideas, hypothesis just to name a few. In light of this, conducting research in the classroom as well as the work place will help to identify the common held flaws/ challenges within that environment. After these challenges are been identified, then workable solutions can be tabled to minimize the weaknesses identified

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  7. I believe that as teachers or any other professionals; we do not always know everything and we will never know everything. One way to keep ourselves informed and up-to-date so that we may further enhance the lives of our students and customers is by conducting researches. Taflinger (1996) stated that the two main purposes of doing a research are to learn something, or gather information to prove something. Whatever the reason(s) of the research, it can benefit us as teachers or other professionals tremendously in the classrooms and workplaces, as by conducting research in our area of studies we are gaining new knowledge and understanding about how to improve practices. Therefore I believe that when teachers and other professionals conduct research in the classrooms and other workplaces it will positively contribute to them, the practitioners, and to their students and customers/patients etc.

    Taflinger F, R. (1996). Introduction to research. Retrieved from
    http://public.wsu.edu/~taflinge/research.html

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  8. What’s life without research? Would we find all our answers? Research plays an important role in our lives. It conducted to prove or disprove a hypothesis or to learn new facts about something. There are many different reasons for teachers and professionals conducting research within the classroom. Research is usually conducted to prove or disprove a theory and also to gain a better understanding of something or someone or to provide a solution to a problem. It is also useful to students as it compares with discovery learning.

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  9. Research is the systematic investigation into study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and research a conclusion. therefore, I believe that teachers and other professionals in the classroom and workplace should conduct research as research allows persons to be informed and share factual information. Research enhances a teacher teaching skills and allows persons to communicate effectively with their workers and students.

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  10. I think that research is a necessity in any and every profession, but teacher on a whole need to be continually researching as this will allow them to keep up with current information and it will also enable them to keep a head of their students at all time. Research also helps to improve the teachers teaching strategies in a sense that they will use more methods of delivering information and getting students in the teaching and learning process.

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  11. Research is the systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions. Research plays a major influence in improving ones knowledge and everyone in society needs to be up-to-date with information through continuous research. I believe it is a good idea for teachers and other professionals to conduct research as this will allow them to gather new information that will help in both the delivery of lessons and to improve the growth and development of their professional lives.

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  12. In my opinion, that teachers and other professional conducting a research is of great importance. A research is basically the systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions. It is basically through research that teachers and other are able to find information that is therefore credible to pass on to students and other individuals. Teachers who is involved in doing a research find that it helps to improve on their teaching skills and strategies and in the end help them to be able to interact with peers that have a common interest.

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  13. A research provides information which is not readily available and its main purpose is to inform action. Therefore, it is primarily important for teachers to conduct research in and out of the classroom to aid with decision-making, planning, time management, communication among other factors. As a matter of fact, teachers engage in research everyday, whether it is developing a lesson plan, assessing students various learning styles or sharing outcomes with students, which impacts the way they teach thus, highlighting the importance of conducting a research.

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  14. Researching allows one to pursue their interests, to learn something new, to work on problem-solving skills and to challenge one’s self in new ways. Therefore, I believe researching in the classroom and other workplace should be conducted as it helps one to see hidden problems and allows one to be able to develop new strategies or ways to help make classroom and workplace better. Researching allows one to work closely with a mentor or other knowledgeable associate with a self-initiated research assignment; one is left with a creation that represents the symbol of their interests and studies, and possibly, a real contribution to knowledge. Every occupation has its own research problems and methods. As researchers, one seeks answers to questions of great interest to themselves.

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  15. I Strongly believe that research is very important to us as teacher because it help us to keep up to date so we can further enhance ourselves. It also helps to use proper the teaching strategies in delivering delivering information and getting students involves in the teaching and learning process.
    Research help to pursue our goal in the field that we love and also to learn new things.

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  16. I am of the belief that research is an ongoing process. Therefore it is of great importance for teachers and other professionals to conduct research in the classrooms and other workplaces. When this is done teachers can keep abreast of current and changing situation in the classroom or in the workplace. As a result of this teachers and professional can make recommendations in relation to their finding which will benefit teachers and students, management and staffs in the process and in the long run as well.

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  17. Research may be defined as the systematic investigation and study of materials and sources to establish facts and reach new conclusions. Researching is important in both the classroom and the workplace. Research have helped teachers and other professionals to discover new ways of doing things in the workplace thus increasing productivity and creativity. Overall, research have helped people to understand the world better.

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  18. It is quite important that teachers and other professionals be actively engaged in research in the classrooms and other workplaces. This gives value to the organization in understanding human behavior, different patterns of change and other important determinants. I believe that learning is a never ending process, and through research being done, learning is active at its pivotal level.

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  19. I believe that teachers and other professionals should engage in research as it will help them to discover new knowledge and to be current in their profession. According to Dictionary.com (2015), “ research is careful study of a given subject, field, or problem, undertaken to discover facts or principles.” Research help teachers in many ways which includes: to understand the behavior of students; to develop strategies to manage student’s behavior; it enlighten them of the various teaching methods to use to facilitate the diverse class population and it also helps them to solve existing problems and challenges that may develop within or outside the classroom setting.

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  20. Research has become valuable to teachers and other professionals. As such in conducting researches they will have the opportunity to develop new and different relationships with both colleagues and students.The process will also invite teachers to include students in decisions about curriculum in an effort to develop and incorporate best practices.

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  21. It is important that we all should portray a professional conduct at all time, and in conducting this research it is expected that this would also be done. we should have respect for ourselves and also the students that have been selected in making this research possible. We should not forget the institutions that have allowed us in completing this task as without them it would be a major struggle, therefore respect for all is imperative.

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  22. Research is a good way to find solutions to problems that exist in the work places and schools. When teachers and other professionals conducts research, it shows that they are interested in changing what they see to something better. Conducting researches in work places helps in the growth and development of the business or in students. For example, teachers may conduct research to find ways and means to help students become better readers; to be able to read fluently and comprehend what they have read.

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  23. It is important for teachers and other professionals to conduct research in and out of the classroom as it will help then to overcome some of the challenges they face on a daily basics. Conducting research also helps teachers and other professionals to garner new information which can be use in the classroom or at workplaces.

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  24. It is vital for professionals to conduct research in their area of work to better themselves or professionals that will be affected by whatever problems that exist.. Having conducted research will determine if methods used are effective or valid. Research helps persons to find ways that will benefit the lives of others by making positive changes for better development in whichever way possible.

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  25. Research is said to be systematic investigation where study of materials and sources are being establish in facts and reach new conclusions. Research plays a critical role in growth and development in improving ones knowledge and everyone in society needs to be up-to-date with information through continuous research. Therefore, this will help the raise the ethos of academic development as well as professional development where one applies practical solution to solve a problem.

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  26. In my opinion, that teachers and other professional conducting a research is of great importance. A research is basically the systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions. It is basically through research that teachers and other are able to find information that is therefore credible to pass on to students and other individuals. Teachers who is involved in doing a research find that it helps to improve on their teaching skills and strategies and in the end help them to be able to interact with peers that have a common interest.

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