Action Research for Educators
Author | : Daniel R. Tomal |
Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers |
Total Pages | : 216 |
Release | : 2010-03-15 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781607096481 |
ISBN-13 | : 160709648X |
Rating | : 4/5 (48X Downloads) |
Download or read book Action Research for Educators written by Daniel R. Tomal and published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. This book was released on 2010-03-15 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a straightforward, no-nonsense guide to a research method that can be used by educators to increase student learning, student self-esteem, and quality of school life in the classroom. This user-friendly book covers the principles and history of action research, ethical and legal considerations, methods for conducting both formal and informal action research, data collection methods, analysis and interpretation, action planning and initiation, and results evaluation. The author includes numerous examples, strategies, and illustrations that can be applied to elementary and secondary schools as well as university settings.