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Action Research provides support for teachers, lecturers and
trainees going through the action research process. It is written
in a clear and accessible style and is suitable for those studying
for academic qualifications or researching for professional
development, offering practical and academically sound guidance.
A main text for courses in action research or a supplement to
courses in research methods in education A step-by-step guide to
action research with a balanced coverage of qualitative and
quantitative methods. Known for its practical, step-by-step
guidance for teachers on how to do research in classrooms, Action
Research: a Guide for the Teacher Researcher was born from the
author's own experience working with teachers and principals. The
author guides future educators through the action research process
via numerous concrete illustrations; positioning it as a
fundamental component of teaching, alongside curriculum
development, assessment, and classroom management. From reviews of
the book: "Mills' writing style is informative, direct, and
personalized and his expertise as a researcher is evident
throughout the textbook. He fully understands the uniqueness of
teacher-centered research. . . . The language and the illustration
cater to the classroom research contexts and it is easy to
understand and apply." -Adel Al-Bataineh, Illinois State University
"The book emphasizes the importance of reflection and creating an
action plan. . . . Examples of action research papers are included.
There are study sites, videos, slides and other supplemental
materials available for the students to consult for ancillary
learning. The writing style is clear, interesting and engaging.
Throughout the text, Mills offers the reader a research scenario
that helps to position him or her around the theme of the chapter
and context of the research phase. This helps to alleviate some of
the anxiety students of action research may experience as they
begin each aspect of the action research process." -Beverly
Melenyzer, California University of Pennsylvania "[T]he survey
examples, SurveyMonkey, and direct observation examples are very
good, as well as the informal interview, making records, [and] data
collection techniques. . . . [T]he section on re-aligning the focus
and action research plan is very good. I find my students doing
this as they are doing their literature review and understanding
that they need to narrow the scope of their research. I like the
example of doing AR in Ch. 6. . . . I like the inclusion of the
data analysis, sample interview and other models of how to analyze
data. . . . The key strengths of the project are the authentic
examples of AR." -Mary Frances Agnello, Texas Tech University
A comprehensive, accessible introduction to educational research
Educational Research: Competencies for Analysis and Applications
uses engaging, straightforward language to introduce students to
the information and skills required to successfully conduct
research and to competently evaluate research. Long known for their
clear and at times humorous writing, the authors are accessible and
thoughtful guides for readers who are being introduced for the
first time to a field that many of them might find initially
intimidating. The text provides a total instructional system that
lays out clear learning targets and then supports students as they
practice and develop expertise in both doing and reading research.
The 12th Edition includes a new, separate chapter on ethics,
expands its coverage of single-subject research, covers the latest
digital strategies and tools for doing research, and introduces
students to the open source statistics software R. Also available
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packaged with a bound book, use ISBN 0134522729. A step-by-step
guide to action research with a balanced coverage of qualitative
and quantitative methods. The leading text in the field of action
research, Action Research: A Guide for the Teacher Researcher is
known for its practical, step-by-step guidance for teachers on how
to do research in classrooms. Drawing on his extensive experience
working directly with teachers and principals to help them learn
how to conduct action research studies, the author guides future
educators through the action research process via numerous concrete
illustrations. The text positions action research as a fundamental
component of teaching and helps it's readers not only acquire the
skills to conduct quality studies, but also how to make it a part
of everyday teaching practice. Improve mastery and retention with
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For courses in Introduction to Research Methods (Educational
Research) Comprehensive yet accessible The updated Eleventh Edition
of Educational Research: Competencies for Analysis and Applications
introduces research mainly at a how-to skill and application level.
A total instructional system, the book includes stated learning
outcomes, instruction, and procedures for evaluating each outcome.
It supports readers as they develop expertise in research, learning
key concepts and skills and becoming involved in the research
process itself. The authors take a down-to-earth approach that
helps the reader become both an educational researcher and a
competent consumer of educational research. From reviews of the
book: Entire text is very accessible through both language and
visual aids; easy to understand examples for nearly every situation
described in the text; beginning researchers will appreciate the
attentiveness to context, while more experienced students will find
a comprehensive text that expertly connects the many intertwining
elements of the research process. Lauren Saenz, Boston College
[T]he numerous summary tables organize and consolidate the material
in one convenient place . end-of-chapter summaries are especially
well done presented in a topical format [and help] students to
review the material end-of-chapter tasks [are] especially helpful
to students who dont quite know how to get started on the task.
Dwight R. Gard, Texas Tech University [T]he authors writing style
is instructive, engaging and at a level that is appropriate for any
graduate student seeking a general understanding of research
methods. The objectives and summary tables at the beginning of the
chapter focus the students attention on the important ideas
numbered steps and examples provide clarification, especially where
procedures are involved. The tasks and examples presented at the
end of the chapter add relevancy to the chapter topics. Jann W.
MacInnes, University of Florida
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