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

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: SAGE, 2016Copyright date: ©2017Edition: Fifth editionDescription: 337 pages : illustrations ; 24 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781483389059
Subject(s): 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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Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode
Book Book Harare Campus Library Open Shelf LB1028.24 MER (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 152585 Available BK139842
Core Collection Main Library Core Collection LB1028.24 MER (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 152583 Available BK139678
Book Book Main Library Open Shelf LB1028.24 MER (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 152586 Available BK139863
Core Collection School of Social Work Library Core Collection LB1028.24 MER (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 152584 Available BK139794

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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