Naima Is a Speech and Language Specialist

question 29

Multiple Choice

Naima is a speech and language specialist. She works with several students in a large elementary school. She uses mixed age groupings to work with children with specific needs. For example, she places all the students who are disfluent in one group. This year the age discrepancies in her groups seem particularly large and this has made her consider this as an area of focus for an action research study. By asking students how they feel about the mixed age groups, Naima may be demonstrating several characteristics of action research. In doing so, she is best illustrating which of the following characteristics of action research?

• A) Action research is democratic.
• B) Action research is equitable.
• C) Action research is liberating.
• D) Action research is enhancing.

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Definitions:

Data Gathering

The process of collecting information from various sources for analysis to gain insights or make decisions.

Team Building Process

The effort to enhance cohesion and function among team members to improve collaboration, communication, and efficiency.

Personality Issues

Concerns or problems related to an individual's character traits that can affect their behavior and interactions in various contexts, including the workplace.

Participation

The act of taking part in activities or contributing to group efforts.