The use of data-based decision making is critical in any classroom, but especially in special education settings. The Teacher's Guide to Action Research for Special Education in PK-12 Classrooms describes the basic concepts of action research and how this process can support student success in the classroom and beyond. This practical, approachable, and concise guide provides case studies, vignettes, student learning objectives, and review exercises to help teachers understand how to effectively use the action research process to identify and evaluate evidence-based interventions, with explicit…mehr
The use of data-based decision making is critical in any classroom, but especially in special education settings. The Teacher's Guide to Action Research for Special Education in PK-12 Classrooms describes the basic concepts of action research and how this process can support student success in the classroom and beyond. This practical, approachable, and concise guide provides case studies, vignettes, student learning objectives, and review exercises to help teachers understand how to effectively use the action research process to identify and evaluate evidence-based interventions, with explicit connections to legally mandated IEP planning, implementation, and evaluation processes.
List of Figures Acknowledgments Chapter 1: What is Special Education Action Research? Student Learning Objectives What is Research? Action Research in Daily Life The Action Research Process Action Research in the IEP Process Traditional Research vs. Action Research Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research, & Mixed Methods Research Why Should I Do Action Research? Conclusion Review Questions and Exercises Chapter 2: Identifying Classroom Learning Challenges and Collecting Baseline Data Student Learning Objectives Data-Driven Decision Making Defining Learning or Behavior Challenge Collecting Baseline Data Assessment Data Work Samples Observations Surveys/Questionnaires Checklists Rating Scales Interviews The Challenge with Only Relying on Formal Assessments Data Literacy Additional Data Collection Considerations Forming a Problem Statement Conclusion Review Questions and Exercises Chapter 3: Identifying Potential Evidence-Based Interventions Student Learning Objectives Evidence-Based Practices Locating EBPs Finding EBPs Without Access to a University Database Determining the Appropriateness of an EBP for your Student Designing an Intervention Plan Conclusion Review Questions and Exercises Chapter 4: Implementing an Avidence-Based Intervention Student Learning Objectives Planning for the Intervention IRB Applications & Approval Implementing the Intervention Implementation Fidelity Conclusion Review Questions and Exercises Chapter 5: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Your Intervention Student Learning Objectives Formative Evaluation Analyzing the Formative Data Determining Effectiveness of Intervention Conclusion Review Questions and Exercises Chapter 6: Sharing Your Research Student Learning Objectives Sharing Data with Colleagues Rationale for Sharing Data with Education Community Sharing your Research with the Education Community Through Presentations Sharing your Research with the Education Community Through an Article Conclusion Review Questions and Exercises Chapter 7: Conclusion Student Learning Objectives Action Research and the IEP Moving Forward Review Questions and Exercises Appendix A: Case Studies: Sample Action Research Projects Case Study: Pierre Case Study: Jack Case Study: Jose Appendix B: Case Studies for Student Practice Case Study 1: Communication Delay in Preschool Case Study 2: Self-Injury Behavior in 6th Grade Case Study 3: HyperActivity in 1st Grade Case Study 4: Paraprofessional Training References Index About the Author
List of Figures Acknowledgments Chapter 1: What is Special Education Action Research? Student Learning Objectives What is Research? Action Research in Daily Life The Action Research Process Action Research in the IEP Process Traditional Research vs. Action Research Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research, & Mixed Methods Research Why Should I Do Action Research? Conclusion Review Questions and Exercises Chapter 2: Identifying Classroom Learning Challenges and Collecting Baseline Data Student Learning Objectives Data-Driven Decision Making Defining Learning or Behavior Challenge Collecting Baseline Data Assessment Data Work Samples Observations Surveys/Questionnaires Checklists Rating Scales Interviews The Challenge with Only Relying on Formal Assessments Data Literacy Additional Data Collection Considerations Forming a Problem Statement Conclusion Review Questions and Exercises Chapter 3: Identifying Potential Evidence-Based Interventions Student Learning Objectives Evidence-Based Practices Locating EBPs Finding EBPs Without Access to a University Database Determining the Appropriateness of an EBP for your Student Designing an Intervention Plan Conclusion Review Questions and Exercises Chapter 4: Implementing an Avidence-Based Intervention Student Learning Objectives Planning for the Intervention IRB Applications & Approval Implementing the Intervention Implementation Fidelity Conclusion Review Questions and Exercises Chapter 5: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Your Intervention Student Learning Objectives Formative Evaluation Analyzing the Formative Data Determining Effectiveness of Intervention Conclusion Review Questions and Exercises Chapter 6: Sharing Your Research Student Learning Objectives Sharing Data with Colleagues Rationale for Sharing Data with Education Community Sharing your Research with the Education Community Through Presentations Sharing your Research with the Education Community Through an Article Conclusion Review Questions and Exercises Chapter 7: Conclusion Student Learning Objectives Action Research and the IEP Moving Forward Review Questions and Exercises Appendix A: Case Studies: Sample Action Research Projects Case Study: Pierre Case Study: Jack Case Study: Jose Appendix B: Case Studies for Student Practice Case Study 1: Communication Delay in Preschool Case Study 2: Self-Injury Behavior in 6th Grade Case Study 3: HyperActivity in 1st Grade Case Study 4: Paraprofessional Training References Index About the Author
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