A Short Guide to Action Research / Edition 3

by Andrew P. Johnson

Overview

This compact, user-friendly book provides everything a teacher needs to know to conduct an action research project, in a clear, step-by-step presentation.

This book guides the learner through comprehension and interpretation of both qualitative and quantitative techniques in action research methods and then describes all phases of the process, including selecting a topic; collecting, analyzing, and reporting data; reviewing the literature; and presenting the report.

There are many new strategies and examples of projects that can be used for professional growth and development included with this edition, as well as more examples, ideas for possible research questions, & many new forms and graphics that have been added.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780205509317
Publisher:	Allyn & Bacon, Inc.
Publication date:	01/31/2007
Series:	Pearson Custom Education Series
Edition description:	Older Edition
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	6.90(w) x 9.19(h) x 0.52(d)

About the Author

Dr. Andrew Johnson is Professor of Holistic Education and the Director of the Accelerated Teacher Licensure Program at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Here he specializes in educational psychology, holistic education, literacy instruction, and teacher professional development.

Before moving into higher education he worked for 9 years in the public schools as a second grade teacher, wrestling coach, and as a gifted education coordinator. His most recent books include Making Connections in Elementary and Middle School Social Studies (SAGE) and Teaching Reading and Writing: A Guidebook for Tutoring and Remediating Students (Rowman and Littlefield).

Dr. Johnson can be reached for comment at: [e-mail]. For information related to workshops and professional development opportunities go to: www.OPDT-Johonson.com.

Table of Contents

• Chapter 1. SCIENCE, RESEARCH, AND TEACHING
• Chapter 2. INTRODUCTION TO ACTION RESEARCH
• Chapter 3. USING ACTION RESEARCH FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS
• Chapter 4. THE BEGINNING
• Chapter 5. REVIEWING THE LITERATURE
• Chapter 6. METHODS OF COLLECTING DATA
• Chapter 7. METHODS OF ANALYZING DATA
• Chapter 8. QUANTITATIVE DESIGN IN ACTION RESEARCH
• Chapter 9. EVALUATING, DESCRIBING, AND PROPOSING RESEARCH
• Chapter 10. REPORTING FINDINGS IN ACTION RESEARCH
• Chapter 11. DISCUSSION: YOUR PLAN OF ACTION
• Chapter 12. WRITING AN ACTION RESEARCH REPORT
• Chapter 13. PRESENTING YOUR ACTION RESEARCH
• Chapter 14. ACTION RESEARCH AS MASTER’S THESIS
• Chapter 15. STRATEGIES FOR PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
• APPENDIX - SAMPLE ACTION RESEARCH PROJECTS