
Practical Action Research
A Collection of Articles
Richard A. Schmuck(Author)
Corwin Press Inc
1st Edition
Published on 1. June 2000
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182 pages
978-1-57517-267-5 (ISBN)
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You will find a comprehensive and candid view of the pros and cons of practical action research in Practical Action Research: A Collection of Articles.
In his uniquely presented style, Richard Schmuck first covers such topics as defining, understanding, implementing, and studying action research. Then, he offers readings from educational professionals from around the world who share their personal hands-on experiences to help educate others.
In his uniquely presented style, Richard Schmuck first covers such topics as defining, understanding, implementing, and studying action research. Then, he offers readings from educational professionals from around the world who share their personal hands-on experiences to help educate others.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Thousand Oaks
United States
Publishing group
SAGE Publications Inc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Weight
333 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-57517-267-5 (9781575172675)
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Richard A. Schmuck is professor emeritus at the University of Oregon, where he chaired the dissertations of 132 doctoral students who are from all parts of the world. He taught thousands of other educators worldwide about action research, group dynamics, and organization development. He has served on the faculties of the University of Michigan, Temple University, and Leuven University (Belgium), was the first president of the International Association for the Study of Cooperation in Education. Schmuck is a visiting Professor at Arizona State University-West.
Schmuck is the author of 20 books and 190 articles. His best-known book is Group Processes in the Classroom (with Patricia Schmuck), now in its eighth edition. He received The Stevens Award from the Northwest Women in Educational Administration to honor his support of women in administration and his "commitment to equity, justice, and democracy." He received the Campbell Lifetime Achievement Award from the University Council on Educational Administration for "superior scholarship, distinguished service, and recognized international leadership" and "to celebrate an extraordinary and generous career." Schmuck continues to teach, consult, and write.
Schmuck is the author of 20 books and 190 articles. His best-known book is Group Processes in the Classroom (with Patricia Schmuck), now in its eighth edition. He received The Stevens Award from the Northwest Women in Educational Administration to honor his support of women in administration and his "commitment to equity, justice, and democracy." He received the Campbell Lifetime Achievement Award from the University Council on Educational Administration for "superior scholarship, distinguished service, and recognized international leadership" and "to celebrate an extraordinary and generous career." Schmuck continues to teach, consult, and write.
Content
Introduction
1. Defining Action Research
2. Understanding Action Research
3. Implementing Action Research
4. Studying Action Research
Authors
Acknowledgements
Index
1. Defining Action Research
2. Understanding Action Research
3. Implementing Action Research
4. Studying Action Research
Authors
Acknowledgements
Index