Action Research
A Guide for the Teacher Researcher
2nd Edition
Published on 4. October 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
235 pages
978-0-13-042254-5 (ISBN)
Description
For courses in Action Research Methods; or as a supplement in Educational Research courses.
Born of the author's own experience working with teachers and principals, this text provides a step-by-step outline of how to "do" action research-backed by the most extensive theory and research coverage on the market today. The author guides future educators through the action research process via numerous concrete illustrations and a wealth of on-line resources; positioning it as a fundamental component of teaching, alongside curriculum development, assessment, and classroom management. Accessible, comprehensive, scholastically sound-this is a "hands-on" guide for anyone who aspires to be an exceptional educator.
Born of the author's own experience working with teachers and principals, this text provides a step-by-step outline of how to "do" action research-backed by the most extensive theory and research coverage on the market today. The author guides future educators through the action research process via numerous concrete illustrations and a wealth of on-line resources; positioning it as a fundamental component of teaching, alongside curriculum development, assessment, and classroom management. Accessible, comprehensive, scholastically sound-this is a "hands-on" guide for anyone who aspires to be an exceptional educator.
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Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 191 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
392 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-042254-5 (9780130422545)
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Content
1. Understanding Action Research.
2. Deciding on an Area of Focus.
3. Data Collection Techniques.
4. Data Collection Considerations: Validity, Reliability, Generalizability, and Ethics.
5. Data Analysis and Interpretation.
6. Action Planning for Educational Change.
7. Sharing, Critiquing, and Celebrating Action Research On-Line.
8. Writing Up Action Research.
Appendix I: Action Research in Action: A Case Study of Curtis Elementary.
Appendix II: Descriptive Statistics and Action Research.
Appendix III: Displaying Data Visually.
Index.
2. Deciding on an Area of Focus.
3. Data Collection Techniques.
4. Data Collection Considerations: Validity, Reliability, Generalizability, and Ethics.
5. Data Analysis and Interpretation.
6. Action Planning for Educational Change.
7. Sharing, Critiquing, and Celebrating Action Research On-Line.
8. Writing Up Action Research.
Appendix I: Action Research in Action: A Case Study of Curtis Elementary.
Appendix II: Descriptive Statistics and Action Research.
Appendix III: Displaying Data Visually.
Index.