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used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
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original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
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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.
Why is it that so many children in the US and England underperform
academically in comparison with people in many other industrialized
countries? Despite the ongoing search for effective teaching
approaches, it would appear that for many children, motivation is
the central issue. Arguing that current perspectives on motivation
are too narrow, this book draws upon a major five year
international study that has examined the impact of factors at the
level of the child, the school, the family and wider society. In
providing recommendations for policy and practice, this text sets a
challenge to those who seek simplistic solutions to problems of
student apathy and disaffection.
"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.
Key factors that impact upon children's educational motivation and
engagement are here considered from an international and
comparative perspective. Based upon a major programme of research
undertaken in sites in England, the USA and Russia, the authors
identify interrelated elements operating at international, national
and local levels. These include children's self-perceptions, goals,
interests and aspirations, curriculum and pedagogy, peer and
parental influences, teacher perceptions, school traditions and
practices, together with the pervasive influence of broader social,
cultural, historical and economic factors.
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Keith W. Willis
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Kerry W Willis, Margaret Michael, Brian Charette
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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.
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book
may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages,
poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the
original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We
believe this work is culturally important, and despite the
imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of
our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works
worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in
the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
"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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