Action research : improving schools and empowering educators

By:

Mertler, Craig A

Material type: Text

9781412988896 (pbk. : acidfree paper)
1412988896 (pbk. : acidfree paper)

Subject(s):

Action research in education

DDC classification:

370.72 MER

Contents:

PART ONE: "What is action research?" -- Introduction to action research -- Overview of the action research process PART TWO: "How do I begin my action research study?" -- Planning for action research -- Developing a research plan PART THREE: "What do I do with all these data?" -- Collecting data -- Analyzing data PART FOUR: "I've got results!...Now what?" -- Developing an action plan -- Sharing and reflecting -- Writing up action research.

Summary: Written for pre- and in-service educators, this "Third Edition" of Craig A. Mertler's "Action Research: Improving Schools and Empowering Educators" introduces the process of conducting one's own classroom- or school-based action research in conjunction with everyday instructional practices and activities. The text provides educators with the knowledge and skills necessary to design research studies, conduct research, and communicate findings to relevant stakeholders and interested parties. The book is divided into 5 parts. They are: (1) What Is Action Research? (2) How Did I Begin My Action Research Study? (3) What Do I Do With All These Data? (4) I've Got Results! Now What? A glossary is included.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode	Item holds
Reference Books	Main Library Reference	Reference	370.72 MER (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		012437

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PART ONE: "What is action research?" --
Introduction to action research --
Overview of the action research process PART TWO: "How do I begin my action research study?" --
Planning for action research --
Developing a research plan PART THREE: "What do I do with all these data?" --
Collecting data --
Analyzing data PART FOUR: "I've got results!...Now what?" --
Developing an action plan --
Sharing and reflecting --
Writing up action research.

Written for pre- and in-service educators, this "Third Edition" of Craig A. Mertler's "Action Research: Improving Schools and Empowering Educators" introduces the process of conducting one's own classroom- or school-based action research in conjunction with everyday instructional practices and activities. The text provides educators with the knowledge and skills necessary to design research studies, conduct research, and communicate findings to relevant stakeholders and interested parties. The book is divided into 5 parts. They are: (1) What Is Action Research? (2) How Did I Begin My Action Research Study? (3) What Do I Do With All These Data? (4) I've Got Results! Now What? A glossary is included.

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