Daniel R. Tomal

Action Research for Educators

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This user-friendly book covers the principles and history of action research, ethical and legal considerations, how to conduct both formal and informal action research, data collection methods, data analysis and interpretation, planning and initiating action, and evaluating the results of action. Illustrations are included in each chapter.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: R&L Education
• Seitenzahl: 158
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. April 2003
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 9mm
• Gewicht: 240g
• ISBN-13: 9780810846135
• ISBN-10: 0810846136
• Artikelnr.: 21474735

Autorenporträt

Daniel R. Tomal is professor and acting chair of the Department of Educational Leadership at Concordia University teaching educational leadership and research as well as a consultant and author of six books such as Discipline by Negotiation, and has made guest appearances on many national radio and television shows.

Inhaltsangabe

Part 1 Preface
Part 2 Acknowledgments
Part 3 Chapter 1: The Nature of Educational Research
Chapter 4 Principles of Research
Chapter 5 Quantitative Versus Qualitative Research
Chapter 6 Action Research Principles
Part 7 Chapter 2: Action Research
Chapter 8 History of Action Research
Chapter 9 Action Research Model
Chapter 10 Statement of the Problem (Initial Diagnosis)
Chapter 11 Developing an Action Research Proposal
Chapter 12 Benchmarking
Chapter 13 Ethical and Legal Considerations
Part 14 Chapter 3: Data Collection Methods
Chapter 15 The Nature of Data Collection
Chapter 16 Observing
Chapter 17 Interviewing
Chapter 18 Surveying
Chapter 19 Assessing
Chapter 20 Processing
Part 21 Chapter 4: Data Analysis and Interpretation
Chapter 22 Threats to Validity
Chapter 23 Using Descriptive Statistics
Chapter 24 Using Graphs and Diagrams
Chapter 25 Writing Narrative Reports
Part 26 Chapter 5: Solving Problems and Taking Action
Chapter 27 Barriers to Problem Solving
Chapter 28 Steps in Solving Problems
Chapter 29 Managing Change
Chapter 30 Planning and Initiating Action
Part 31 Chapter 6: Evaluating Action Research
Chapter 32 Areas for Evaluation
Chapter 33 Methods for Evaluating Results
Part 34 Chapter 7: Conducting Action Research
Chapter 35 Sample Research Study
Chapter 36 Collaborative Process Intervention: An Action Research Study
Part 37 Appendix A: Ethical Standards of the American Educational Research
Association
Part 38 Appendix B: Seventy-Five Ideas for Conducting Action Research
Part 39 Bibliography
Part 40 Index
Part 41 About the Author

Rezensionen

Tomal provides a guide to action research that should be in the library of every educator. The principles of this book have the potential to motivate teachers, inspire best practices, and to pursue action plans that transform schools. Reading this book will enhance the practice of novice educators interested in problem solving and heighten the resolve of experienced educators to engage in practical research. A must-read for practicing educators and students. Essential. CHOICE