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Action research for educators /

160709648X

9781607096481

1607096463

1607096471

9781607096467

9781607096474

b745006

Action research for educators /

[Book]

Daniel R. Tomal.

2nd ed.

Lanham, Md. :

Rowman & Littlefield Education,

©2010.

1 online resource (xv, 197 pages) :

illustrations

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The nature of educational research. Principles of research ; Quantitative versus qualitative research ; Action research principles -- Action research. History of action research ; Action research model ; Developing an action research proposal ; Conducting a literature review ; Sampling techniques ; Benchmarking ; Ethical and legal considerations -- Data collection methods. The nature of data collection ; Observing ; Interviewing ; Surveying ; Assessing -- Data analysis and interpretation. Threats to validity ; Using descriptive statistics ; Significance levels and tests of significance ; Using graphs and diagrams ; Writing narrative reports -- Solving problems and taking action. Barriers to problem solving ; Steps in problem solving ; Managing change ; Planning and initiating action ; Data-driven decision making (DDDM) -- Evaluating action research. Areas for evaluation ; Methods for evaluating results ; Evaluating action research studies -- Conducting action research. Sample research study analysis ; Collaborative process intervention : an action research study ; Modifying discussion and assessment techniques to increase student understanding and teacher reflective practices.

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"This book is a straightforward, no nonsense guide to a research method that can be used by educators to increase student learning and self-esteem, as well as the quality of school life in the classroom. This second edition 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."--Jacket.

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OverDrive, Inc.

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Action research for educators.

9781607096467

Action research in education-- United States, Case studies.

Group work in education-- United States, Case studies.

Action research in education.

EDUCATION-- Research.

Group work in education.

United States.

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EDU-- 037000

Tomal, Daniel R.

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