| Description |
1 online resource (290 pages) |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
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, Sharing, and Implementing the Research Findings. |
| Summary |
"This accessible, pragmatic text shows educators step by step how to conduct classroom- and school-based studies to improve instructional practices. The book presents methods and strategies for implementing each stage of the action research cycle, providing balanced coverage of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods approaches. Readers learn how to select and define a research topic; develop a literature review; choose a design; formulate data collection strategies; design and/or evaluate assessment tools; and interpret, analyze, and report study results. Helpful examples and vignettes depict a variety of real-world teaching and learning situations, school subjects, and age groups (PreK-12). Pedagogical Features Include Exercises and activities in every chapter. Checklists, guidelines, and templates that enable busy educators to self-assess the progress and quality of their studies. Example boxes illustrating the components of an action research report. Summary tables highlighting key aspects of different research strategies. Chapter summaries and suggestions for further reading."--The publisher. |
| Note |
Description based on print version record. |
| Subject |
Action research in education.
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| Added Author |
Ravid, Ruth, author.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Efron, Sara Efrat. Action research in education : a practical guide. New York : Guilford Publications, Inc., ©2013 9781462509614 1462509614 (DLC) 2012050760 (OCoLC)812068794 |
| ISBN |
9781462509737 electronic bk. |
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1462509738 electronic bk. |
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