The text positions action research as a fundamental component of teaching and helps it's readers not only acquire the skills to conduct quality studies, but also how to make it a part of everyday teaching practice.
This Fifth Edition adds enhanced coverage of rigor and ethics in action research, means of establishing quality of both quantitative and qualitative data, as well as strengthened pedagogical features.
This book gives you all you need to know about action research, why you need to know it and how it can help you become a self-reflective practitioner-researcher.
The text will also reinforce how action research can improve the teaching and learning process by reinforcing or changing perceptions about the use of informal data, including anecdotal notes or observations, in the research process.
This book provides: - A clear guide to the history and philosophy that underpin action research - Comprehensive coverage of the main theoretical debates in action research - Essential help to anyone undertaking their own action research ...
"This is a wonderful book with deep insight into the relationship between teachers′ action and result of student learning.
In Action Research Methods, the authors acknowledge that the methodology component is where most of the struggle and confusion lies with students in research methods courses.
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In the third edition of this bestselling guidebook, you’ll find: New insights on how to use reflective practice, qualitative and quantitative methods, and culturally responsive teaching to improve the success of all students A field ...
... Creating Strategic Change (1994), Research in Organization Change and Development (2005), and Relationships that Enable Enterprise Change (2002). He is a frequent keynote speaker and his work is recognized internationally.
This unique text offers progressive instructors an alternative to the research status quo and serves as a reference for readers to improve their practice as advocates for those they serve.