Educational research : contemporary issues and practical approaches

Author(s)

• Wellington, J. J. (Jerry J.)

Bibliographic Information

Educational research : contemporary issues and practical approaches

Jerry Wellington

Bloomsbury, 2015

2nd ed

Note

Bibliography: p. [347]-365

Description and Table of Contents

Description

What is educational research? What are its current approaches, methods and methodologies? How should existing literature be reviewed and evaluated critically? What are the key philosophical debates in and on educational research? How should research in education be conducted and how should it be presented? And what is the value of such research? With this extensively revised edition of a much-admired and engaging guide, Jerry Wellington provides clear and constructive answers to these questions, complete with detailed advice on methods such as interviewing, surveys, documentary research and the use of focus groups. Thoroughly overhauled and updated, this edition includes new case studies, helpful 'theory summary' boxes, and a range of activities or 'points to ponder' to foster engagement with current issues. Retaining the clarity and concision of the previous edition, and its approachable and practical style, Jerry Wellington provides an invaluable text for all those engaged in educational research.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements Notes on Contributors of Case Studies Introduction: Using This Book Part I: Issues and Approaches 1. An Overview to Educational Research 2. Varying Approaches to Researching Education 3. Reviewing the Research Literature 4. Being Critical and Reflexive: Principles and Practice 5. The Researcher's Role and Responsibility Part II: Methods and Their Limits 6. Interviewing 7. Case Study 8. Survey Research 9. Documentary Research and Analysis 10. Other Methods for the Researcher Part III: Analysing, Presenting and Disseminating 11. Dealing with Qualitative Data 12. Writing and Publishing 13. What's the Use of Educational Research? Appendices Glossary of Terms References and Further Reading Index

by "Nielsen BookData"

• NCID: BB26385047
• ISBN:
  • 9781472534705
• LCCN: 2014028409
• Country Code: uk
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: London
• Pages/Volumes: xv, 368 p.
• Size: 24 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : LB1028
  • DC23 : 370.72
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Education research