Action Research: Improving Schools and Empowering Educators

Synopsis

Craig Mertler's Proven Text, Action Research: Improving Schools And Empowering Educators, Introduces Both Novice And Experienced Practicing Educators To The Process Of Conducting Classroom-based Action Research. Practical And Comprehensive, The Book Focuses On Research Methods And Procedures That Educators Can Use In Their Everyday Instructional Practices, Classroom Activities, And School Procedures. Mertler's Book Also Focuses On The Systematic Use Of Student Data To Improve Educators' Instructional Effectiveness. Mertler Provides Insightful Coverage Of The Knowledge And Skills Needed To Design Research Studies, Conduct Research, And Communicate Findings To Relevant Stakeholders And Other Interested Parties. Part I. What Is Action Research? 1. Introduction To Action Research ; 2. Overview Of The Action Research Process -- Part Ii. How Do I Begin My Action Research Study? 3. Planning For Action Research & Reviewing Related Literature ; 4. Developing A Research Plan -- Part Iii. What Do I Do With All These Data? 5. Collecting Data ; 6. Analyzing Data -- Part Iv. I've Got Results! ... Now What? 7. Next Steps And Future Cycles: Developing An Action Plan ; 8. Writing An Action Research Report ; 9. Sharing And Reflecting. Craig A. Mertler. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.