Action Research: Improving Schools and Empowering Educators
Autor Craig A. Mertleren Limba Engleză Electronic book text – 9 iul 2019
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781544324401
ISBN-10: 1544324405
Pagini: 360
Dimensiuni: 187 x 232 mm
Ediția:Sixth Edition
Editura: SAGE Publications
Colecția Sage Publications, Inc
Locul publicării:Thousand Oaks, United States
ISBN-10: 1544324405
Pagini: 360
Dimensiuni: 187 x 232 mm
Ediția:Sixth Edition
Editura: SAGE Publications
Colecția Sage Publications, Inc
Locul publicării:Thousand Oaks, United States
Recenzii
“Action Research is easy to read, it covers the basic tenets of action research without going overboard, and it comes from the viewpoint of lifelong researching. I’ve reviewed other texts that have two of those three qualities, but this is the first book I’ve seen with all three.”
“Action Research is a book that I wish I had as a student. In this fine book, Craig A. Mertler effectively informs, guides, and assists readers along their path to understanding and conducting action research. A needed addition to the field!”
“Action Research is a perfect fit for master’s students. It is well-written and especially well scaffolded.”
“Action Research is interactive and practically applied to the classroom setting.”
“Action Research is a book that I wish I had as a student. In this fine book, Craig A. Mertler effectively informs, guides, and assists readers along their path to understanding and conducting action research. A needed addition to the field!”
“Action Research is a perfect fit for master’s students. It is well-written and especially well scaffolded.”
“Action Research is interactive and practically applied to the classroom setting.”
Cuprins
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Author
PART I • WHAT IS ACTION RESEARCH?
CHAPTER 1 • Introduction to Action Research
Chapter 1 Organizer
What Is Action Research?
The Importance of Action Research
Applications of Action Research
Rigor in Action Research
Summary
Questions and Activities
Key Terms
Student Study Site
Conducting Action Research
CHAPTER 2 • Overview of the Action Research Process
Chapter 2 Organizer
Stages and Steps in Action Research
The Planning Stage
The Acting Stage
The Developing Stage
The Reflecting Stage
A Brief Example
Summary
Questions and Activities
Key Terms
Student Study Site
Conducting Action Research
PART II • HOW DO I BEGIN MY ACTION RESEARCH STUDY?
CHAPTER 3 • Planning for Action Research and Reviewing Related Literature
Chapter 3 Organizer
Identifying a Topic for Research
Gathering Preliminary Information
Reviewing the Related Literature
Summary
Questions and Activities
Key Terms
Student Study Site
Conducting Action Research
CHAPTER 4 • Developing a Research Plan
Chapter 4 Organizer
Research Questions
Basic Research Designs
Ethical Considerations in Your Research
Getting Organized for Your Research
Summary
Questions and Activities
Key Terms
Student Study Site
Conducting Action Research
PART III • WHAT DO I DO WITH ALL THESE DATA?
CHAPTER 5 • Collecting Data
Chapter 5 Organizer
Qualitative Data Collection Techniques
Quantitative Data Collection Techniques
Notes About Ethics and Data Collection
A Final Note About Organization and Alignment
Summary
Questions and Activities
Key Terms
Student Study Site
Conducting Action Research
CHAPTER 6 • Analyzing Data
Chapter 6 Organizer
Qualitative Data Analysis Techniques
Quantitative Data Analysis Techniques
A Note About Mixed-Methods Data Analysis
Reporting the Results of Data Analysis
Summary
Questions and Activities
Key Terms
Student Study Site
Conducting Action Research
PART IV • I’VE GOT RESULTS! . . . NOW WHAT?
CHAPTER 7 • Next Steps and Future Cycles: Developing an Action Plan
Chapter 7 Organizer
Developing Action Plans
Levels of Action Plans
Action Planning: A Time for Reflection
Summary
Questions and Activities
Key Terms
Student Study Site
Conducting Action Research
CHAPTER 8 • Writing an Action Research Report
Chapter 8 Organizer
Conventions of Academic Writing
A Word About Ethics When Writing Research Reports
Practical Guidelines for Writing
Summary
Questions and Activities
Key Terms
Student Study Site
Conducting Action Research
CHAPTER 9 • Sharing and Reflecting
Chapter 9 Organizer
Communicating the Results of Action Research
Reflecting on the Action Research Process
Summary
Questions and Activities
Key Terms
Student Study Site
Conducting Action Research
Appendix A. Sample Action Research Report: What Is the Impact of Positive Female Role Models and Mentoring Opportunities on the Self-Efficacy of Girls in Science?
Appendix B. Sample Action Research Report: The Relationship Between the Strategy of Knowledge Folders and Study Skills
Appendix C. Action Research Developmental Templates
Glossary
References
Index
Acknowledgments
About the Author
PART I • WHAT IS ACTION RESEARCH?
CHAPTER 1 • Introduction to Action Research
Chapter 1 Organizer
What Is Action Research?
The Importance of Action Research
Applications of Action Research
Rigor in Action Research
Summary
Questions and Activities
Key Terms
Student Study Site
Conducting Action Research
CHAPTER 2 • Overview of the Action Research Process
Chapter 2 Organizer
Stages and Steps in Action Research
The Planning Stage
The Acting Stage
The Developing Stage
The Reflecting Stage
A Brief Example
Summary
Questions and Activities
Key Terms
Student Study Site
Conducting Action Research
PART II • HOW DO I BEGIN MY ACTION RESEARCH STUDY?
CHAPTER 3 • Planning for Action Research and Reviewing Related Literature
Chapter 3 Organizer
Identifying a Topic for Research
Gathering Preliminary Information
Reviewing the Related Literature
Summary
Questions and Activities
Key Terms
Student Study Site
Conducting Action Research
CHAPTER 4 • Developing a Research Plan
Chapter 4 Organizer
Research Questions
Basic Research Designs
Ethical Considerations in Your Research
Getting Organized for Your Research
Summary
Questions and Activities
Key Terms
Student Study Site
Conducting Action Research
PART III • WHAT DO I DO WITH ALL THESE DATA?
CHAPTER 5 • Collecting Data
Chapter 5 Organizer
Qualitative Data Collection Techniques
Quantitative Data Collection Techniques
Notes About Ethics and Data Collection
A Final Note About Organization and Alignment
Summary
Questions and Activities
Key Terms
Student Study Site
Conducting Action Research
CHAPTER 6 • Analyzing Data
Chapter 6 Organizer
Qualitative Data Analysis Techniques
Quantitative Data Analysis Techniques
A Note About Mixed-Methods Data Analysis
Reporting the Results of Data Analysis
Summary
Questions and Activities
Key Terms
Student Study Site
Conducting Action Research
PART IV • I’VE GOT RESULTS! . . . NOW WHAT?
CHAPTER 7 • Next Steps and Future Cycles: Developing an Action Plan
Chapter 7 Organizer
Developing Action Plans
Levels of Action Plans
Action Planning: A Time for Reflection
Summary
Questions and Activities
Key Terms
Student Study Site
Conducting Action Research
CHAPTER 8 • Writing an Action Research Report
Chapter 8 Organizer
Conventions of Academic Writing
A Word About Ethics When Writing Research Reports
Practical Guidelines for Writing
Summary
Questions and Activities
Key Terms
Student Study Site
Conducting Action Research
CHAPTER 9 • Sharing and Reflecting
Chapter 9 Organizer
Communicating the Results of Action Research
Reflecting on the Action Research Process
Summary
Questions and Activities
Key Terms
Student Study Site
Conducting Action Research
Appendix A. Sample Action Research Report: What Is the Impact of Positive Female Role Models and Mentoring Opportunities on the Self-Efficacy of Girls in Science?
Appendix B. Sample Action Research Report: The Relationship Between the Strategy of Knowledge Folders and Study Skills
Appendix C. Action Research Developmental Templates
Glossary
References
Index
Descriere
Action Research: Improving Schools and Empowering Educators introduces both novice and experienced practicing educators to the process of designing and conducting classroom-based action research in order to make their instructional practices more effective. This practical text focuses on the research methods and procedures that educators can use in their everyday instructional practices, classroom activities, and school procedures. Using over 20 years of teaching experience, author Craig A. Mertler provides insightful coverage of the knowledge and skills needed to design research studies, conduct research, and communicate findings to relevant stakeholders.