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The first three chapters of Action Research: Models, Methods, and
Examples covers the history, foundations, and basics of conducting
action research projects. In those chapters you will learn about
the origins of action research as well as about the different
methods and models of action research - from the original
approaches used by Kurt Lewin and his students in the 1940s and
1950s to the diversity of current approaches to AR that are used to
develop both solutions to real world problems and to construct a
better understanding of important issues and concern in
communities, schools, businesses, and organizations. The nine
chapters in the second part of the book illustrate the many ways
action research is practiced today. Those chapters illustrate the
use of action research methods to accomplish everything from
individual personal professional development to changing policies
and practices in large organizations and systems. The chapters
detail many specific methods of doing AR such as participatory
action research, emancipatory action research, design based action
research, collaborative inquiry, and many others.
"Willis catches the student up on relevant aspects of philosophy,
empiricism, history, and prevailing political influences. This
building of chronology is so valuable for students in understanding
the origins of specific schools of thought in relations to a
paradigm." -Heather T. Zeng, NACADA Foundations of Qualitative
Research introduces key theoretical and epistemological concepts
replete with historical and current real-world examples. Author
Jerry W. Willis provides an invaluable resource to guide the
critical and qualitative inquiry process written in an accessible
and non-intimidating style that brings these otherwise difficult
concepts to life. Key Features: Covers the conceptual foundations
of interpretive, critical, and post-positivist paradigms: A
thorough background of theory and social inquiry is given by
looking at the development of each paradigm throughout history.
Provides real-world examples: Cases illustrate different approaches
to the same research problem so that students can better understand
the contrasting features of these paradigms. Introduces seven
qualitative research frameworks: In-depth coverage is provided on
Altheide and Johnson's Analytic Realism; Denzin and Lincoln's
Interpretive Perspective; Eisner's Connoisseurship Model of
Inquiry; Semiotics; the Phenomenological Psychological Model;
Poststructuralism and Postmodernism; and Symbolic Interactionism.
Offers general guidelines for qualitative research: Conceptually
covers the best practices, approaches to data analysis, and
interpretation of qualitative research. Examines emergent methods
in qualitative research: New research areas such as PAR,
emancipatory research, and participatory design research are
included, as well as exemplary journal articles to further
illustrate how theory links to research practice. Intended
Audience: This text is designed for advanced undergraduate and
graduate students taking their first or second qualitative research
methods course in the fields of Education, Psychology, and the
Health and Social Sciences. It is also an excellent theory
companion supplement to the more applied qualitative methods text.
The first three chapters of Action Research: Models, Methods, and
Examples covers the history, foundations, and basics of conducting
action research projects. In those chapters you will learn about
the origins of action research as well as about the different
methods and models of action research - from the original
approaches used by Kurt Lewin and his students in the 1940s and
1950s to the diversity of current approaches to AR that are used to
develop both solutions to real world problems and to construct a
better understanding of important issues and concern in
communities, schools, businesses, and organizations. The nine
chapters in the second part of the book illustrate the many ways
action research is practiced today. Those chapters illustrate the
use of action research methods to accomplish everything from
individual personal professional development to changing policies
and practices in large organizations and systems. The chapters
detail many specific methods of doing AR such as participatory
action research, emancipatory action research, design based action
research, collaborative inquiry, and many others.
"Willis catches the student up on relevant aspects of philosophy,
empiricism, history, and prevailing political influences. This
building of chronology is so valuable for students in understanding
the origins of specific schools of thought in relations to a
paradigm." -Heather T. Zeng, NACADA Foundations of Qualitative
Research introduces key theoretical and epistemological concepts
replete with historical and current real-world examples. Author
Jerry W. Willis provides an invaluable resource to guide the
critical and qualitative inquiry process written in an accessible
and non-intimidating style that brings these otherwise difficult
concepts to life. Key Features: Covers the conceptual foundations
of interpretive, critical, and post-positivist paradigms: A
thorough background of theory and social inquiry is given by
looking at the development of each paradigm throughout history.
Provides real-world examples: Cases illustrate different approaches
to the same research problem so that students can better understand
the contrasting features of these paradigms. Introduces seven
qualitative research frameworks: In-depth coverage is provided on
Altheide and Johnson's Analytic Realism; Denzin and Lincoln's
Interpretive Perspective; Eisner's Connoisseurship Model of
Inquiry; Semiotics; the Phenomenological Psychological Model;
Poststructuralism and Postmodernism; and Symbolic Interactionism.
Offers general guidelines for qualitative research: Conceptually
covers the best practices, approaches to data analysis, and
interpretation of qualitative research. Examines emergent methods
in qualitative research: New research areas such as PAR,
emancipatory research, and participatory design research are
included, as well as exemplary journal articles to further
illustrate how theory links to research practice. Intended
Audience: This text is designed for advanced undergraduate and
graduate students taking their first or second qualitative research
methods course in the fields of Education, Psychology, and the
Health and Social Sciences. It is also an excellent theory
companion supplement to the more applied qualitative methods text.
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