Andrew M. Markelz, Benjamin S. Riden

Essentials of Special Education Research

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Produktbeschreibung

The Essentials of Special Education Research directly addresses the persistent research-to-practice gap by systematically presenting the essential components of research that every special education teacher must know.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 266
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. August 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 16mm
• Gewicht: 437g
• ISBN-13: 9781538193358
• ISBN-10: 1538193353
• Artikelnr.: 70436802

Autorenporträt

Andrew M. Markelz Ph.D. is an associate professor in the department of educational foundations and exceptionalities at James Madison University. He is founding editor of the Journal of Special Education Preparation and has co-authored several books pertaining to special education law, advocacy, and research. Dr. Markelz has also served as a court appointed special advocate (CASA) for many years. Through research and practice, he is committed to expediting the novice-to-expert teaching curve by preparing special educators to implement proactive classroom management strategies and develop meaningful and legally defensible individualized education programs.

Inhaltsangabe

Table of Contents
Section One: Introduction to Research
Chapter 1: History of Research
What is research?
Why are ethics important when conducting research?
How has research impacted the field of special education?
Where can I find more information about the history of research?
Discussion questions Key terms
Chapter 2: Reading Research
Why read research articles?
How do you read research articles?
How do you access research?
Where can I find more information about reading research?
Discussion questions Key terms
Section Two: Methodologies in Special Education Research
Chapter 3: Systematic Literature Reviews
What is a systematic literature review and why do researches use it?
What are the critical components of systematic literature review?
What are the limitations of systematic literature reviews?
How do I interpret systematic literature reviews?
Where can I find more information about systematic literature reviews?
Discussion questions Key terms
Chapter 4: Quantitative Design
What is quantitative design research and why do researchers use it?
What are the critical components of quantitative design research?
What are the limitations of quantitative design research?
How do I interpret quantitative design research?
Where can I find additional resources about quantitative design research?
Discussion questions Key Terms
Chapter 5: Single Case Design
What is single case design research and why do researchers use it?
What are the critical components of single case design research?
What are the limitations of single case design research?
How do I interpret single case design research?
Where can I find additional resources about single case research?
Discussion questions Key terms
Chapter 6: Qualitative Design
What is qualitative design research and why do researchers use it?
What are the critical components of qualitative design research?
What are the limitations of qualitative design research?
How do I interpret qualitative design research?
Where can I find additional resources about qualitative design research?
Discussion questions Key terms
Chapter 7: Additional Research Methods
What are some additional research methods utilized in special education
research?
What is involved in conducting each type of research method and what are
their limitations?
Where can I find additional resources about these additional research
methods?
Discussion questions Key terms
Section Three: Reading and Implementing Research in Practice
Chapter 8:Classroom Management (Single Case)
What are some issues concerning classroom management?
What are some best practices in classroom management?
How do I use research to address classroom management issues?
Where can I find more information about classroom management?
Discussion questions Key terms
Chapter 9: Math Instruction
What are some issues concerning math instruction?
What are some best practices in math instruction?
How do I use research to address Math instruction issues?
Where can I find more information about Math instruction?
Discussion questions Key terms
Chapter 10: Product and Curriculum Reviews
What are the issues concerning product and curriculum reviews?
How do you assess the validity of products and curriculums?
How do you advocate for the adoption of a product or curriculum in your
school?
Where can I find more information about product and curriculum reviews?
Discussion questions Key terms