Action Research

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Clark, J. Spencer, author.

Porath, Suzanne, author.

Thiele, Julie, author.

Jobe, Morgan, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Education--Textbooks.

Education.

Education, Higher--Textbooks.

Education, Higher.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] New Prairie Press 2024.

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

Action research is a common journey for graduate students in education and other human science fields. This book attempts to meet the needs of graduate students, in-service teachers, and any other educators interested in action research and/or self-study. The chapters of this book draw on our collective experiences as educators in a variety of educational contexts, and our roles guiding educator/researchers in various settings. All of our experiences have enabled us to question and refine our own understanding of action research as a process and means for pedagogical improvement. The primary purpose of this book is to offer clear steps and practical guidance to those who intend to carry out action research for the first time. As educators begin their action research journey, we feel it is vital to pose four questions: 1) What is action research, and how is it distinct from other educational research?; 2) When is it appropriate for an educator to conduct an action research project in their context?; 3) How does an educator conduct an action research project?; 4) What does an educator do with the data once the action research project has been conducted? We have attempted to address all four questions in the chapters of this book.

Contents:

Introduction

About the Authors

What is Action Research for Classroom Teachers?

Action Research as a Process for Professional Learning and Leadership

Planning Your Research: Reviewing the Literature and Developing Questions

Preparing for Action Research in the Classroom: Practical Issues

Collecting Data in Your Classroom

Analyzing Data from Your Classroom

Let it Be Known! Sharing your Results

The Action Research Process from a High School ELA Teacher’s Perspective

References

Notes:

Description based on print resource