A Practical Guide To Action Research And Teacher Enquiry

Author : Amanda Ince,Eleanor Kitto
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 215 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2019-08-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781351024563

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A Practical Guide to Action Research and Teacher Enquiry by Amanda Ince,Eleanor Kitto Pdf

This accessible guide will be an invaluable resource for early years practitioners looking to make a positive difference in their settings by using action research or teacher enquiry. Guiding readers through the practical steps, issues, and potentials of conducting research in a variety of early childhood settings, the book will increase practitioners’ confidence, enabling them to bridge the gap between recognising room for improvements and instigating necessary changes. Divided into easy-to-follow sections, A Practical Guide to Action Research and Teacher Enquiry: Making a Difference in the Early Years offers clear definitions and explanations of action research along with explanations of how it can be applied in early years settings to effectively and efficiently improve outcomes for children. Chapters outline a clear rationale for engaging in action research, highlight purposes and potentials of various approaches, and provide a helpful step-by-step discussion of the different stages of enquiry. Ten examples of practice are used to clearly illustrate the action research cycle in a variety of settings, and in relation to a range of topics and ages, thereby providing readers with a wealth of tried-and-tested ideas for application in their own settings and projects. These are supported by a range of downloadable resources which can be used as tools to support the planning, reflecting, and evaluation of practitioners’ research activities. Informative, inspiring, and highly relevant to practice, A Practical Guide to Action Research and Teacher Enquiry will support and scaffold the research activities of early years practitioners, managers, and students.

Author : Jean McNiff,Jack Whitehead
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2012-11-12
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781136613463

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Action Research for Teachers by Jean McNiff,Jack Whitehead Pdf

Assuming no prior knowledge of research methods and techniques, this book is the perfect companion for teachers at all levels undergoing professional development who need to enhance their formal reflection skills. Providing a detailed explanation of what action research is and its importance in terms of whole school development, this book invites the teachers to try out educational research for themselves and adopt an investigative attitude that will help improve and evaluate practice. It includes: * Support and guidance that help you tackle key issues * "Real-life" practical case studies that underline what action research is and how it can be effectively used.

Author : Jim Parsons,Kurtis Hewson,Lorna Adrian,Nicole Day
Publisher : Brush Education
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781550594492

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Engaging in Action Research by Jim Parsons,Kurtis Hewson,Lorna Adrian,Nicole Day Pdf

You don't need a tweed jacket to be a researcher—in thousands of schools across North America, practising teachers conduct studies on best practices, alternative approaches, and effective learning strategies. Classroom teachers have experiences and opportunities unavailable to researchers in a university setting, and action research—site-based, teacher-conducted research—can have a valuable impact on the educational community. Yet many teachers don't see their work as real research, and many other teachers have great ideas for research projects but don't know where to begin. For these teachers, Engaging in Action Research demystifies the world of educational research and provides support, guidance, and encouragement. From creating a research plan to reporting findings, this book provides step-by-step instructions to help teachers conduct research projects in the classroom, using strategies that work. Get ready to investigate, analyze, and share!

Author : Sara Efrat Efron,Ruth Ravid
Publisher : Guilford Publications
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2019-12-11
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781462541621

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Action Research in Education, Second Edition by Sara Efrat Efron,Ruth Ravid Pdf

Introduction to action research -- Choosing and learning about your research topic -- Approaches to action research -- Developing a plan of action -- Data collection tools -- Using assessment data in action research -- Data analysis and interpretation -- Writing, implementing, and sharing the research findings.

Author : Dr Valsa Koshy
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2005-04-18
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781848600812

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Action Research for Improving Practice by Dr Valsa Koshy Pdf

A step-by-step guide for choosing an action research topic; planning appropriate action; gathering, reviewing, and analyzing data; and writing the final report or dissertation.

Author : Amanda Ince,Eleanor Kitto
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2019-08-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781351024570

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A Practical Guide to Action Research and Teacher Enquiry by Amanda Ince,Eleanor Kitto Pdf

This accessible guide will be an invaluable resource for early years practitioners looking to make a positive difference in their settings by using action research or teacher enquiry. Guiding readers through the practical steps, issues, and potentials of conducting research in a variety of early childhood settings, the book will increase practitioners’ confidence, enabling them to bridge the gap between recognising room for improvements and instigating necessary changes. Divided into easy-to-follow sections, A Practical Guide to Action Research and Teacher Enquiry: Making a Difference in the Early Years offers clear definitions and explanations of action research along with explanations of how it can be applied in early years settings to effectively and efficiently improve outcomes for children. Chapters outline a clear rationale for engaging in action research, highlight purposes and potentials of various approaches, and provide a helpful step-by-step discussion of the different stages of enquiry. Ten examples of practice are used to clearly illustrate the action research cycle in a variety of settings, and in relation to a range of topics and ages, thereby providing readers with a wealth of tried-and-tested ideas for application in their own settings and projects. These are supported by a range of downloadable resources which can be used as tools to support the planning, reflecting, and evaluation of practitioners’ research activities. Informative, inspiring, and highly relevant to practice, A Practical Guide to Action Research and Teacher Enquiry will support and scaffold the research activities of early years practitioners, managers, and students.

Author : Valsa Koshy
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2009-10-29
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781446241196

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Action Research for Improving Educational Practice by Valsa Koshy Pdf

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 or education doctorate 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: - philosophical underpinnings of Action Research - the challenges of being an insider researcher - searching and analysing literature from the internet - children′s participation and children′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 examples of 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 the methods involved, will find this book invaluable. Valsa Koshy is Professor of Education and Director of a Research and Development Centre at Brunel University.

Author : Valsa Koshy
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2009-10-29
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781446203552

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Action Research for Improving Educational Practice by Valsa Koshy Pdf

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 or education doctorate 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: - philosophical underpinnings of Action Research - the challenges of being an insider researcher - searching and analysing literature from the internet - children's participation and children'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 examples of 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 the methods involved, will find this book invaluable. Valsa Koshy is Professor of Education and Director of a Research and Development Centre at Brunel University.

Author : James B. Parsons,Kurtis Hewson,Lorna Adrian,Nicole Day
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Action research in education
ISBN : 1550594656

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Engaging in Action Research by James B. Parsons,Kurtis Hewson,Lorna Adrian,Nicole Day Pdf

Author : Nancy Fichtman Dana
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 121 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2013-02-05
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781452241951

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Digging Deeper Into Action Research by Nancy Fichtman Dana Pdf

Take your great idea to the next level with action-research Nancy Fichtman Dana steps in as your action-research coach and leads you on a journey from wonderings to real change in your classroom. With real-life vignettes, self-guided worksheets, and an included DVD, this companion is your go-to guide each time you embark on a new inquiry toward professional growth. Teachers, students, and action-research coaches alike will learn how to: Reframe initial wonderings into pointed inquiries Creatively analyze both qualitative and quantitative data Draw action-research topics out of ordinary discussions with colleagues Share findings with others to help them improve as well

Author : Marion Dadds
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2020-08-26
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000149753

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Passionate Enquiry and School Development by Marion Dadds Pdf

This book presents a detailed study of the potential of action research in professional education. It depicts a primary school teacher's use of action research, through a series of school-based assignments, to improve her teaching and to develop herself as a person and a professional.

Author : Elizabeth Chiseri-Strater,Bonnie S. Sunstein
Publisher : Heinemann Educational Books
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Education
ISBN : UOM:39015063296654

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What Works? by Elizabeth Chiseri-Strater,Bonnie S. Sunstein Pdf

A comprehensive guide to teacher research that explores effective strategies for teacher research and explains what can be learned by that research and how it can be used to improve the classroom structure, curriculum, and atmosphere.

Author : Anthony Clarke,Gaalen Erickson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2003-12-08
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781134429417

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Teacher Inquiry by Anthony Clarke,Gaalen Erickson Pdf

The research teachers carry out into their own professional practice and environment is increasingly recognised as highly relevant and valuable. As well as being an exciting and fulfilling kind of research to carry out, it informs both policy and practice in education, constitutes a key resource for teachers, teacher educators and policy makers and is important for professional development. Bringing together accounts of teacher research projects from all over the world and from all sectors of education, Teacher Inquiry: Living the Research in Everyday Practice covers: * The practicalities of initiating and conducting teacher research; * The different models and methodologies available to teacher researchers; * The issues surrounding, and emerging from teacher research. The editors' introduction provides insight into the reasons for undertaking teacher inquiry, its valuable role in contemporary education and what new directions this form of research might take in the future. The collection reflects the incredible diversity of teacher research, and is a rich source of both information and inspiration for any teacher embarking on, or thinking of conducting, research into their own professional context.

Author : Anne Burns,Emily Edwards,Neville John Ellis
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2022-03-30
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780429560293

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Sustaining Action Research by Anne Burns,Emily Edwards,Neville John Ellis Pdf

This book is a practical guide for English language teachers and teacher educators seeking to carry out and promote teacher action research within their institutional context. Based on contemporary theory and a reflexive and social approach to teacher professional development and learning, it offers readers structured methodologies and concepts, wide-ranging hands-on activity sets, and focused suggestions for appropriate and sustainable ways to implement action research across an institution. Experts Anne Burns, Emily Edwards and Neville John Ellis close the book by presenting ideas for conducting teacher research through reflective practice, exploratory practice and action research.

Author : Colin Forster,Rachel Eperjesi
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2017-03-25
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781526412843

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Action Research for New Teachers by Colin Forster,Rachel Eperjesi Pdf

Action research is a popular part of many teacher training courses, but understanding how to do it well isn’t always straightforward. Action Research for New Teachers breaks the process down into small steps giving you concise, jargon-free guidance on all the issues and key considerations that you will need to tackle. It focuses on being evidence-based, encouraging you to produce evidence-rich research projects that are methodologically sound and stand up to scrutiny. This book takes you through the initial stages of planning and research design, engages with the complexities of data collection, and gives you advice on analyzing your data and writing up your research project.