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Action Research Craig A. Mertler

Action Research von Craig A. Mertler

Action Research Craig A. Mertler


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Zusammenfassung

Action Research: Teachers as Researchers in the Classroom 2/e introduces practicing teachers to the process of conducting classroom-based action research. Detailed, practical information is included for teachers as they design and conduct applied classroom-based research projects.

Action Research Zusammenfassung

Action Research: Teachers as Researchers in the Classroom Craig A. Mertler

Action Research, Second Edition introduces practicing teachers to the process of conducting classroom-based action research. The book's practicality stems from its focus on research methods and procedures that teachers can use with their everyday instructional practices and classroom activities. Detailed, practical information is included for teachers as they design and conduct applied classroom-based research projects. Features and Benefits:Action Research Portraits (3 portraits in each chapter)These portraits show how teachers and other educators can actually conduct action research in order to address their own specific local-level problems.Lists of online resources (updated)The comprehensive lists are comprised of Web sites that readers can pursue for additional related information.Discussion of rigor in action research (new)This discussion communicates to the reader how to maintain the high level of rigor and validity in action researchWriting Up Action ResearchSpecial sections, titled Writing Up Action Research, are included in Chapters 3 through 8. These sections provide annotated excerpts from published or otherwise disseminated action research reports, highlighting specific concepts presented in each particular chapter.

Action Research Bewertungen

"Excellent book. Well explained, easy to read and to understand." -- Dr. Gineida Morales-Guasch
"The conversational tone of this book takes a "scary" research course and makes it accessible-even enjoyable for educators!" -- Dr. Susan Gebhard

Über Craig A. Mertler

Craig A. Mertler is currently an Associate Professor at Arizona State University. He began his career as a high school biology teacher. He has been an educator for 32 years-22 of those in higher education at Bowling Green State University, the University of West Georgia, Lynn University, and Arizona State University, and nine years as an administrator (department chair, doctoral program director, and education dean). Over his career, he has taught courses focused on the application of action research to promote educator empowerment, school improvement, and job-embedded professional development, as well as classroom assessment, research methods, and statistical analyses. He has served as the research methodology expert on more than 100 doctoral dissertations and master's theses. He is the author of 23 books, 8 invited book chapters, and 20 refereed journal articles. He has also presented more than 35 research papers at professional meetings around the country, as well as internationally. He conducts workshops for in-service educational professionals (at all levels) on classroom-based action research and on the topics of classroom assessment and assessment literacy, as well as data-driven educational decision making. His primary research and consulting interests include classroom-based action research, data-driven educational decision making, professional learning communities, and classroom teachers' assessment literacy. In his leisure time, he enjoys playing golf and traveling with his family. Dr. Mertler can be reached at [email protected] for consulting, professional development, and speaking engagements. Additionally, you can visit his website at www.craigmertler.com

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface Acknowledgments 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 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. Developing an Action Plan Chapter 8. Sharing and Reflecting Chapter 9. Writing Up Action Research Appendix A: Sample Action Research Report: The Effects of De-Emphasizing Grades on the Achievement and Stress Levels of Students in Health Class Appendix B: Sample Action Research Report: Assessing the Assessments ? What Really Works? An Action Research Report Glossary References Index About the Author

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GOR013699388
9781412968577
1412968577
Action Research: Teachers as Researchers in the Classroom Craig A. Mertler
Gebraucht - Sehr Gut
Broschiert
SAGE Publications Inc
2008-09-03
288
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