Action Research: A Guide for the Teacher Researcher, 6th edition

Published by Pearson (December 11, 2020) © 2018

  • Geoffrey E. Mills Southern Oregon University
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A step-by-step guide to action research with a balanced coverage of qualitative and quantitative methods

The leading text in the field of action research, Action Research: A Guide for the Teacher Researcher is known for its practical, step-by-step guidance for teachers on how to do research in classrooms. Drawing on his extensive experience working directly with teachers and principals to help them learn how to conduct action research studies, the author guides future educators through the action research process via numerous concrete illustrations. The text positions action research as a fundamental component of teaching and helps it's readers not only acquire the skills to conduct quality studies, but also how to make it a part of everyday teaching practice.

  • Chapter 1. Understanding Action Research
  • Chapter 2. Ethics
  • Chapter 3. Deciding on an Area of Focus
  • Chapter 4. Review of Related Literature
  • Chapter 5. Data Collection Techniques
  • Chapter 6. Data Collection Considerations: Validity, Reliability, and Generalizability
  • Chapter 7. Data Analysis and Interpretation
  • Chapter 8. Action Planning for Educational Change
  • Chapter 9. Writing Up Action Research
  • Chapter 10. Evaluating Action Research
  • Appendix A: Action Research in Action
  • Appendix B: Standard Deviation and Action Research
  • Appendix C: Displaying Data Visually

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