Edmas6027 Master Of Teaching: Value Assessment Answer

Identify three key points related to the value of conducting practitioner inquiry and use research literature to support each key point. Students should also demonstrate that they are aware of the challenges associated with working in these ways in school contexts. They should explain what stands in the way of schools creating a culture where practitioner inquiry is embedded. Where possible, suggested solutions can be provided for dealing with challenges.

1. Understand the concept of developing an ‘inquiry stance’ in teaching and what it means to conduct practitioner inquiry.
2. Convincingly use key arguments to support the inclusion of practitioner inquiry in a school’s culture.
3. Understand some of the key challenges related to embedding practitioner inquiry into schools and provides suggestions for dealing with challenges.

1. Understands the concept of developing an ‘inquiry stance’ in teaching and what it means to conduct practitioner inquiry.

• Definitions thoughtfully supported by the literature. Thoughtfully explains the value of practitioner inquiry for teaching and learning.
• Makes perceptive links to the thinking dispositions.

2. Convincingly uses key arguments to support the inclusion of practitioner inquiry in a school’s culture.

• Identifies three arguments that are well developed.
  -  Supports each argument with references to the research literature.
• Convincingly uses personal experiences to support arguments.

3. Understands some of the key challenges related to embedding practitioner inquiry into schools and provides suggestions for dealing with challenges.

• Identifies at least two relevant challenges teachers and leaders grapple with and explains these thoughtfully.