Action research for educators

Author(s)

    • Tomal, Daniel R.

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Action research for educators

Daniel R. Tomal

Rowman & Littlefield Education, c2010

2nd ed.

  • : pbk.

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 189-191) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

This book is a straightforward, no-nonsense guide to a research method that can be used by educators to increase student learning, student self-esteem, and quality of school life in the classroom. This user-friendly book covers the principles and history of action research, ethical and legal considerations, methods for conducting both formal and informal action research, data collection methods, analysis and interpretation, action planning and initiation, and results evaluation. The author includes numerous examples, strategies, and illustrations that can be applied to elementary and secondary schools as well as university settings.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Foreword Chapter 2 Introduction Chapter 3 The Nature of Educational Research Chapter 4 Action Research Chapter 5 Data Collection Methods Chapter 6 Data Analysis and Interpretation Chapter 7 Solving Problems and Taking Action Chapter 8 Evaluating Action Research Chapter 9 Conducting Action Research

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