'I plan to use this book with district administrators, building
administrators, and building staff. All would find it an excellent
tool for bringing about change in their organizations. It is
infinitely readable, meaningful, and very useful' - -Linda L.
Elman, Ph.D., Director, Research & Evaluation, Central Kitsap
School District, Silverdale, WA 'The material on the research
process and the examples are terrific. Steps are clearly spelled
out and practical suggestions hit the major problems teachers
encounter in attempting research for the first time' - Mildred
Murray-Ward, Assistant Provost for Assessment, Professor of
Education, California Lutheran University '(With) more
schools...operating as 'learning communities,' this is an excellent
tool for schools conducting action research in their own settings.
Practitioner Research for Educators is easy to read, has lots of
practical advice and examples, and should appeal to the seasoned as
well as the novice researcher' - Roxana M. Della Vecchia, Professor
& Assistant Dean, College of Education, Towson University Learn
to conduct research rather than just consume research! Each school
and classroom is different. Therefore teachers must learn, through
their own inquiry, how to adjust their practices in ways that will
improve teaching and learning. Practitioner Research for Educators
explains how the popular technique of practitioner inquiry can be
used by teachers, headteachers and other school leaders to solve
teaching problems and improve student achievement. Viviane Robinson
and Mei Kuin Lai include step-by-step instructions, ready-to-use
tools and examples of successful practitioner research projects.
Practical yet rigorous, this collaborative process is ideal for use
in professional learning communities. Focusing on the pragmatic
aspects of embedding research into everyday practice, the authors
demonstrate how to: - Develop an important, yet manageable research
question - Select research methods appropriate to the question -
Plan and conduct a research project that is both practical and
rigorous - Use inquiry to reveal, critique, and revise
taken-for-granted assumptions about how to teach - Use evidence to
check the accuracy of claims about "what works" - Communicate the
results of the research to a range of professional audiences
Appropriate for new and experienced teachers alike, this
indispensable book provides a functional framework for developing a
culture of inquiry among teachers based on high-quality
information, mutually supportive critique, and a sustained focus on
school improvement. While the primary audiences for this book are
teachers, headteachers and other school leaders, this valuable
resource is equally useful for teacher educators and pre-service
teachers.
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