Action research for improving educational practice: a step-by-step guide

Which topics are right for Action Research in an education context? How do you go about planning a project, collecting and analysing your data? What's the best way to present your research findings to parents, colleagues or funding bodies? Whether you are a busy teacher doing research in your classroom, an undergraduate starting your research project, or a Masters level student writing up your dissertation, this step-by-step guide takes you through every stage involved in carrying out Action Research. In this brand new edition, you will find additional guidance on: the challenges of being an insider researcher, searching and analysing literature from the internet, children's participation andchildren's rights in action research projects in educational settings, validity and authenticity in action research, a new chapter on writing for publication, an action research planning sheet. This book draws on Valsa Koshy's extensive experience of supervising researchers at all levels, and includes examplesof Action Research carried out by practitioners across a range of topics and age groups. Case studies include UK and international examples, allowing you to reflect on multiple perspectives of Action Research in education. Those new to Action Research, and those looking for a straightforward explanation of themethods involved, will find this book invaluable. INDICE: Introduction / Chapter 1 What is Action Research? / Chapter 2 Getting started with your Action Research / Chapter 3 Reviewing relevant literature / Chapter 4 Planning action / Chapter 5 Gathering Data / Chapter 6 Analyzingdata and gathering evidence / Chapter 7 Writing up your Action Research / Chapter 8 Publishing your research and planning next steps NEW CHAPTER

• ISBN: 978-1-84860-160-4
• Editorial: Sage Publications
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 176
• Fecha Publicación: 01/11/2009
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés