Action Research in the Classroom
Helping Teachers Assess and Improve Their Work
1st Edition
Published on 6. April 2016
190 pages
978-1-4758-2095-9 (ISBN)
Description
Action Research in the Classroom: Helping Teachers Assess and Improve their Work guides teacher-researchers through the process of using action research in their practice to improve students' learning and teachers' teaching. The book uses actual classroom examples to assist aspiring, new, and veteran teachers and those who support them (administrators, department chairpersons, and mentors) in using a six-step process L.E.A.D.E.R. to successfully accomplish and share research conducted by actual classroom teachers. Each step in the L.E.A.D.E.R. process -- (1) L=Look at the Problem, (2) E=Examine what we know; (3) A=Acquire knowledge of school problem-solving; (4) D=Devise a plan for improvement; (5) E=Execute the plan; and, (6) R=Repeat steps and processes as needed -- can guide teachers, administrators, and even parents - and students - in solving their own problems and improving their learning and teaching.
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Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN-13
978-1-4758-2095-9 (9781475820959)
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Mary Ann Jacobs | Bruce S. Cooper
Action Research in the Classroom
Helping Teachers Assess and Improve their Work
Book
04/2016
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
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Mary Ann Jacobs | Bruce S. Cooper
Action Research in the Classroom
Helping Teachers Assess and Improve their Work
Book
04/2016
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
€55.30
Shipment within 10-20 days
Persons
Sr. Mary Ann Jacobs, Ed.D. is an Assistant Professor in the School of Education at Manhattan College in Riverdale, NY. She prepares education majors to become teachers for middle and high school students. Her research interests include STEM education, brain compatible instruction, and effective middle schools.
Bruce S. Cooper is Professor Emeritus at Fordham University, Graduate School of Education. His interests have long been in private and religious schools, their growth, policies, and government support. A popular book of his is Home Schooling in Full View.
Bruce S. Cooper is Professor Emeritus at Fordham University, Graduate School of Education. His interests have long been in private and religious schools, their growth, policies, and government support. A popular book of his is Home Schooling in Full View.
Content
Preface
PART I. UNDERSTANDING THE PROCESS
Chapter 1: Improving Teacher Preparation and Practices
Chapter 2: Understanding Teachers and Improving Life in the Classroom
Chapter 3: Principals' Role in Supporting Research & Improving Practices for New Teachers
PART II. SIX STEPS IN THE PROCESS OF L.E.A.D.E.R.
Chapter 4: Building a Program for Teachers and Students: Six Steps to Becoming a Classroom L.E.A.D.E.R.
Chapter 5: Looking at the Problem
Chapter 6: Examining What's Known
Chapter 7: Acquiring New Knowledge through Action Research
Chapter 8: Devising Plans for School Improvement: Action Research in Action
Chapter 9: Executing & Evaluating the PLAN: How to Start and Make It Work
Chapter 10: Repeating the Steps as Needed: Helping Teachers Implement Change and Share Findings
PART III. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS OF ACTION RESEARCH
Chapter 11: Samples and Examples of Action Research
Chapter 12: RESEARCH on the RESEARCH: What Works in Action Research & What Pitfalls to Avoid
Testimonials
About the Authors
PART I. UNDERSTANDING THE PROCESS
Chapter 1: Improving Teacher Preparation and Practices
Chapter 2: Understanding Teachers and Improving Life in the Classroom
Chapter 3: Principals' Role in Supporting Research & Improving Practices for New Teachers
PART II. SIX STEPS IN THE PROCESS OF L.E.A.D.E.R.
Chapter 4: Building a Program for Teachers and Students: Six Steps to Becoming a Classroom L.E.A.D.E.R.
Chapter 5: Looking at the Problem
Chapter 6: Examining What's Known
Chapter 7: Acquiring New Knowledge through Action Research
Chapter 8: Devising Plans for School Improvement: Action Research in Action
Chapter 9: Executing & Evaluating the PLAN: How to Start and Make It Work
Chapter 10: Repeating the Steps as Needed: Helping Teachers Implement Change and Share Findings
PART III. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS OF ACTION RESEARCH
Chapter 11: Samples and Examples of Action Research
Chapter 12: RESEARCH on the RESEARCH: What Works in Action Research & What Pitfalls to Avoid
Testimonials
About the Authors
