Action Research

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Prof. Glanz's book on action research will be of great value to professors of educational leadership and their students, as well as school leaders and teachers interested in improving professional practice, schools, and student learning. This user-friendly text succeeds not only in explaining the action research process but also in demonstrating the meaning and value of that process. Key features of the book are its readability, concrete suggestions for conducting action research, and myriad questions and activities that promote reader reflection. The fourth edition includes a significant amount of new material, making it a vital resource, even for those familiar with previous editions. -- Stephen P. Gordon, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Texas State University Jeffrey Glanz's fourth edition of "Action Research" is a practical and invaluable educational resource. It equips teachers with the necessary tools to conduct classroom-level research, identify and diagnose problems, and apply research methods to these issues. This empowering book is laid out in such a way that it offers the reader opportunities for reflection with the "In Focus" introduction to each chapter, a "Scenario" from a real classroom situation, and a "Takeaway" summary that makes for a very readable book. Prof. Glanz ties tried and true educational theory with new practical applications for innovations like AI and how to properly use artificial intelligence to enhance learning instead of replacing it. His knowledge of educational action research is unmatched, and this book belongs on every educator's bookshelf. -- Clair Berube, associate professor of Education, Virginia Wesleyan University, VA. Beach In the newest edition of his seminal book, Action Research: An Educational Leader's Guide to School Improvement, Jeffrey Glanz skillfully demonstrates how school leaders can bring about transformative change and improvement by using a systematic approach to making decisions and doing research through critical reflection on their practice. Grounded in theory and research, this book is a must-have practical guide for every school leader on using action research to enhance teaching and learning for all students. This book is an invaluable resource for school practitioners, offering valuable tools, stimulating inquiry, and invoking reflection in an interactive and user-friendly way. -- Benjamin Kutsyuruba, Professor of Educational Leadership, Policy, and School Law