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� The Question: A Focus on TOUCHSTONE ELEMENTS

: THE QUESTION “STEM”: SCOPE : MANAGEABILITY

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STEMS:

“CAN….?” – YES under what circumstances or NO due to what obstacles

  • “DO….?” – PROVE a relationship exists or DISPROVE by showing limited or no effect
  • “IS, ARE…?” – a CONTINUOUS condition or state
  • “SHOULD….?” – Propose how to or devise a model
  • “WHAT…?” – Factual
  • “WHY…..?” – Cause and effect; often involving a justification or reasons… as in “reasons why”
  • “WHICH…?” – A choice exists – make a decision or recommendation
  • ”TO WHAT EXTENT..”? - the degree to which one thing covers or explains the entirety
  • “HOW….”? – A process by which an event or practice will occur

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The MODEL

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SCOPE

MANAGEABILITY

SCOPE

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MANAGEABILITY

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ADDITIONALLY - - - DEALING WITH THE “UNS”

How are Hybrid car sales going (1) and what is the best marketing approach (2) ?

unrelated

How are an individual’s academic results impacted by the time spent sleeping?

unmeasurable

Are there more risks with online gambling than traditional casinos?

untouchable

How does music affect academic performance?

unattainable

Which fighting styles are the safest?

undesired

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. �THE “Opening Gambit” (YOURS) �

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  • As part of Critical Thinking model about their Question..
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  • …DECIDE ON the most optimal way to commence talking to students about their Question

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TODAY’s APPROACH #1

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. �THE RESULT – The “FRUIT SALAD”�

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TODAY’s APPROACH #2

STEM Variable 1 Relationship Variable 2

Special considerations from this session

Notes

RED STEM.

YELLOW VARIABLES

GREEN RELATIONSHIP

PINK (key ideas – afterwards)

 

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THE QUESTIONS

Why is womens' sports not televised?

What effect does losing a dog have on a child.

What is the most effective way to fatten up lambs?

Can an untrained person build their own computer?

What are long long term effects of concussion from sporting injuries?

To what extent does illicit substance abuse affect foetal growth and lead to long term developmental delays for children.

To what extent does advertising have an impact on the body image of young adolescents?

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THE QUESTIONS

How can the mental health of prison inmates be improved?

How can concussions be prevented or reduced in the AFL?

How does the portrayal of one-dimensional female characters in film influence adolescents?

How have the eating habits of children aged 4-8 changed over the past 20 years?

How does the increasing accessibility to fast food affect the physical health of an individual? 

How do I design and develop a strong research question?

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IN CLOSING>>

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Being “Connected” to the question…. Is not equal to

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- Creating it~!

  • Approving the start of the inquiry (binary!)
  • Making assumptions as to what the student means
  • Trying to progress your knowledge as fast as theirs

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  • JUST be sure that you are closely and meticulously involved in the design of it; and commence every discussion with a “Check” of it.

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  • One Expert <->collaborate team

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