Daniel R. Tomal

Action Research for Educators

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This user-friendly book covers the principles and history of action research, ethical and legal considerations, how to conduct both formal and informal action research, data collection methods, data analysis and interpretation, planning and initiating action, and evaluating the results of action. Illustrations are included in each chapter.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: R&L Education
• Seitenzahl: 158
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. April 2003
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 9mm
• Gewicht: 240g
• ISBN-13: 9780810846135
• ISBN-10: 0810846136
• Artikelnr.: 21474735

Autorenporträt

By Daniel R. Tomal

Inhaltsangabe

Part 1 Preface Part 2 Acknowledgments Part 3 Chapter 1: The Nature of
Educational Research Chapter 4 Principles of Research Chapter 5
Quantitative Versus Qualitative Research Chapter 6 Action Research
Principles Part 7 Chapter 2: Action Research Chapter 8 History of Action
Research Chapter 9 Action Research Model Chapter 10 Statement of the
Problem (Initial Diagnosis) Chapter 11 Developing an Action Research
Proposal Chapter 12 Benchmarking Chapter 13 Ethical and Legal
Considerations Part 14 Chapter 3: Data Collection Methods Chapter 15 The
Nature of Data Collection Chapter 16 Observing Chapter 17 Interviewing
Chapter 18 Surveying Chapter 19 Assessing Chapter 20 Processing Part 21
Chapter 4: Data Analysis and Interpretation Chapter 22 Threats to Validity
Chapter 23 Using Descriptive Statistics Chapter 24 Using Graphs and
Diagrams Chapter 25 Writing Narrative Reports Part 26 Chapter 5: Solving
Problems and Taking Action Chapter 27 Barriers to Problem Solving Chapter
28 Steps in Solving Problems Chapter 29 Managing Change Chapter 30 Planning
and Initiating Action Part 31 Chapter 6: Evaluating Action Research Chapter
32 Areas for Evaluation Chapter 33 Methods for Evaluating Results Part 34
Chapter 7: Conducting Action Research Chapter 35 Sample Research Study
Chapter 36 Collaborative Process Intervention: An Action Research Study
Part 37 Appendix A: Ethical Standards of the American Educational Research
Association Part 38 Appendix B: Seventy-Five Ideas for Conducting Action
Research Part 39 Bibliography Part 40 Index Part 41 About the Author

Rezensionen

Tomal provides a guide to action research that should be in the library of every educator. The principles of this book have the potential to motivate teachers, inspire best practices, and to pursue action plans that transform schools. Reading this book will enhance the practice of novice educators interested in problem solving and heighten the resolve of experienced educators to engage in practical research. A must-read for practicing educators and students. Essential. CHOICE