Action research : improving schools and empowering educators / created by Craig A. Mertler.

By:

Mertler, Craig A [author.]

Material type: Text

text

Media type:

unmediated

Carrier type:

volume

ISBN:

9781483389059

Subject(s):

Action research in education

LOC classification:

LB1028.24 MER

Contents:

Introduction to action research -- Overview of the action research process -- Planning for action research & reviewing related literature -- Developing a research plan -- Collecting data -- Analyzing data -- Next steps and future cycles: developing an action plan -- Writing an action research report -- Sharing and reflecting.

Summary: Action Research: Improving Schools and Empowering Educators, introduces both novice and experienced practicing educators to the process of conducting classroom-based action research. Practical and comprehensive, the book focuses on research methods and procedures that educators can use in their everyday instructional practices, classroom activities, and school procedures. Mertler's book also focuses on the systematic use of student data to improve educators' instructional effectiveness. Mertler provides insightful coverage of the knowledge and skills needed to design research studies, conduct research, and communicate findings to relevant stakeholders and other interested parties. Read less

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to action research --
Overview of the action research process --
Planning for action research & reviewing related literature --
Developing a research plan --
Collecting data --
Analyzing data --
Next steps and future cycles: developing an action plan --
Writing an action research report --
Sharing and reflecting.

Action Research: Improving Schools and Empowering Educators, introduces both novice and experienced practicing educators to the process of conducting classroom-based action research. Practical and comprehensive, the book focuses on research methods and procedures that educators can use in their everyday instructional practices, classroom activities, and school procedures. Mertler's book also focuses on the systematic use of student data to improve educators' instructional effectiveness. Mertler provides insightful coverage of the knowledge and skills needed to design research studies, conduct research, and communicate findings to relevant stakeholders and other interested parties. Read less

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