ISE Action Research 6th Edition - Craig A Metler 9781544372181

TITLE : ISE Action Research : Improving School and Empowering Educator - Craig A Metler 

ISBN13 : 9781544372181

PUBLISHER : SAGE PUBLICATION (2017)

EDITION : INTERNATIONAL STUDENT 6TH EDITION PAPERBACK

PAGES : 329  PAGES

Action Research: Improving Schools and Empowering Educators introduces both novice and experienced practicing educators to the process of designing and conducting classroom-based action research in order to make their instructional practices more effective. This practical text focuses on the research methods and procedures that educators can use in their everyday instructional practices, classroom activities, and school procedures. Using over 20 years of teaching experience, author Craig A. Mertler provides insightful coverage of the knowledge and skills needed to design research studies, conduct research, and communicate findings to relevant stakeholders.

 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Part I: What Is Action Research?

Chapter 1: Introduction to Action Research

Chapter 2: Overview of the Action Research Process

Part II: How Do I Begin My Action Research Study?

Chapter 3: Planning for Action Research & Reviewing Related Literature

Chapter 4: Developing a Research Plan

Part III: What Do I Do With All These Data?

Chapter 5: Collecting Data

Chapter 6: Analyzing Data

 Part IV: I’ve Got Results! .... Now What?

Chapter 7: Next Steps and Future Cycles: Developing an Action Plan

Chapter 8: Writing an Action Research Report

Chapter 9: Sharing and Reflecting

 Appendix A. What Is the Impact of Positive Female Role Models and Mentoring Opportunities on the Self-Efficacy of Girls in Science?

Appendix B. The Relationship Between the Strategy of Knowledge Folders and Study Skills

Appendix C. Action Research Developmental Templates

Glossary

References

 Index