OCT/NOV 2024
RCE2601
Research and Critical Reasoning
Marks: 1uration: Four (4) hours.
EXAMINERS:
FIRST: Dr MX MAJOLA
SECOND: PROF MD TSHELANE
RCE2601 2024 EXAMINATION ANSWERS
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23 OCTOBER 2024
, SECTION A COMPLUSOY
QUESTION 1
1.1)Action research is when a researcher works with people in real situations to identify
problems and find solutions through repeated cycles of planning, acting, observing, and
reflecting. It's about making improvements while learning from the process.
1.2 a) False
b) False
c) True
d) True
1.3- Lack of clear research guidelines.
- Poor supervision or mentorship.
- Limited funding and resources.
- Inconsistent access to updated academic materials.
1.4 To democratise educational research, I would:
- Get everyone involved, like students, teachers, and communities, in the research.
- Make the research findings easy to access and available in different languages.
- Offer training and support to help people develop research skills.
- Work together with researchers, educators, and policymakers so the research is useful
and practical.
1.5 A literature study is where you look at all the existing research and theories about
your topic. It helps you understand what’s already known, identify gaps, and build a
strong foundation for your own research.
RCE2601
Research and Critical Reasoning
Marks: 1uration: Four (4) hours.
EXAMINERS:
FIRST: Dr MX MAJOLA
SECOND: PROF MD TSHELANE
RCE2601 2024 EXAMINATION ANSWERS
💯💯💯💯💯.
23 OCTOBER 2024
, SECTION A COMPLUSOY
QUESTION 1
1.1)Action research is when a researcher works with people in real situations to identify
problems and find solutions through repeated cycles of planning, acting, observing, and
reflecting. It's about making improvements while learning from the process.
1.2 a) False
b) False
c) True
d) True
1.3- Lack of clear research guidelines.
- Poor supervision or mentorship.
- Limited funding and resources.
- Inconsistent access to updated academic materials.
1.4 To democratise educational research, I would:
- Get everyone involved, like students, teachers, and communities, in the research.
- Make the research findings easy to access and available in different languages.
- Offer training and support to help people develop research skills.
- Work together with researchers, educators, and policymakers so the research is useful
and practical.
1.5 A literature study is where you look at all the existing research and theories about
your topic. It helps you understand what’s already known, identify gaps, and build a
strong foundation for your own research.
