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PublisherCorwin Press

ISBN-101412962870

ISBN-139781412962872

eBay Product ID (ePID)65622266

Product Key Features

Number of Pages248 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NamePractical Action Research : a Collection of Articles

Publication Year2008

SubjectResearch, Teaching Methods & Materials / General

TypeTextbook

AuthorRichard A. Schmuck

Subject AreaEducation

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.6 in

Item Weight18 Oz

Item Length10 in

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Edition Number2

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN2008-019171

Dewey Edition22

Reviews"Schoolwide renewal and improvement occurs only when a group of dedicated professionals decide to study and reflect on what they are doing and how it affects the students in their school and classrooms. Schmuck provides multiple examples of how school professionals use action research in their quest for improving the school experience for children." -- Shaneen Bell, President and CEO, Schoolwide renewal and improvement occurs only when a group of dedicated professionals decide to study and reflect on what they are doing and how it affects the students in their school and classrooms. Schmuck provides multiple examples of how school professionals use action research in their quest for improving the school experience for children., Schoolwide renewal and improvement occurs only when a group of dedicated professionals decide to study and reflect on what they are doing and how it affects the students in their school and classrooms. Schmuck provides multiple examples of how school professionals use action research in their quest for improving the school experience for children.

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal370.72

Table Of ContentPrefaceAcknowledgmentsAbout the EditorAbout the ContributorsPart I. Defining Action Research1. Writers Develop Skills Through Collaboration: An Action Research Approach - Kate Ferguson-Patrick2. Educational Action Research - Ken ZeichnerPart II. Understanding Action Research3. The Unexpected Journey: Renewing Our Commitment to Students Through Educational Action Research - Helen Meyer, Bennyce Hamilton, Steve Kroeger, Stephanie Stewart, Mary Brydon-Miller4. Action Research: Three Approaches - Emily F. CalhounExemplary Project: The Effectiveness of Spalding Instruction for Spelling Performance - Margo S. O'NeillExemplary Project: The Business Managers' Network: Action Research to Improve Business Capacities of Colorado Charter Schools - Lori GrantExemplary Project: Improving Schoolwide Communication Through a New School Web Site: Responsive Action Research - Heidi MitchellPart III. Implementing Action Research5. Creating a School for David: A Principal's Narrative - Eleanor A. PerryExemplary Project: Proactive Action Research to Build Leadership for a Charter School's Success - Lillian Thomas-WilsonExemplary Project: Examining the Impact of External Building Coaches on Teachers - Betsy ApolitoExemplary Project: Implementing Strategies to Reduce Dropout Rates of At-Risk Youth in an Online Learning Environment - Jill Gaitens6. Using Action Research to Assess Instruction - Carole Schulte Johnson, Inga Kromann-KellyExemplary Project: Singapore Math: Action Research on a Curriculum Change, Student Achievement, and Teacher Efficacy - Barbara J. DarrochExemplary Project: Increasing Math Achievement of Title 1 Middle School Students - Tatyana Chayka7. Action Research for School Improvement - Emily F. CalhounExemplary Project: Action Research on Middle School Mathematics Instruction Differentiated by Student Gender - Joshua Jordan8. What Happens When a School District Supports Action Research - Cathy Caro-Bruce, Jennifer McCreadieExemplary Project: Professional Development as a Tool to Enhance Teacher Quality in Charter Schools - Ricci Rodriquez-Elkins 9. Using Action Research to Solve Instructional Challenges in Inclusive Elementary School Settings - Christine L. Salisbury, Linda L. Wilson, Tabetha J. Swartz, Mary M. Palombaro, Jami WasselExemplary Project: Math Fact Memorization in a Highly Sequenced Elementary Mathematics Curriculum - Kelli Kreienkamp10. Using Action Research as a Collaborative Process to Enhance Educators' and Families' Knowledge and Skills for Youth With Emotional or Behavioral Disorders - Douglas CheneyExemplary Project: Building Blocks to Healthy Emotions: A Parenting Program to Improve the Emotional Health of Low-Income Children - Verree Laughlin11. Action Research in Action: Curricular Articulation and Integrated Instruction - Douglas E. ArnoldPart IV. Studying Action ResearchExemplary Project: Initiating a Collaborative Action Research Project: From Choosing a School to Planning the Work on an Issue - Eva Espido BelloExemplary Project: Self-Reflection in Essay Writing: An Action Research Project - Ronald Bergez 12. Promoting Quality for Teacher Action Research: Lessons Learned From Science Teachers' Action Research - Brenda M. Capobianco, Allen Feldman13. Schoolwide Action Research: Findings From Six Years of Study - Lew Allen, Emily F. Calhoun14. Ecology and Ethics in Participatory Collaborative Action Research: An Argument for the Authentic Participation of Students in Educational Research - Steve CollinsIndex

Synopsis"Schoolwide renewal and improvement occurs only when a group of dedicated professionals decide to study and reflect on what they are doing and how it affects the students in their school and classrooms. Schmuck provides multiple examples of how school professionals use action research in their quest for improving the school experience for children." --Shaneen Bell, President and CEOExchange Pointe International Create alternative ways for enhancing classroom practices and boosting student achievement! Action research can make a critical difference in helping educators collect objective data on their own practices and transform challenges into solutions. This new edition of a landmark collection reflects the editors extensive educational experience, recent developments in action research, and the voices of some of the best and brightest in the field. This updated volume helps educators navigate the action research process by offering: Articles by experts--including seven new contributions--that help educators define, understand, implement, and study action research Case studies that demonstrate how the multiple forms of action research are used in real-world situations Discussions of the main models of action research, including proactive, responsive, and cooperative approaches An exploration of methods needed for gathering reliable objective data Well suited for individual reflection, group study, or staff development, the second edition of Practical Action Research is a valuable and much-needed contribution to the ongoing quest to strengthen educational outcomes for all schools., Reflecting the editors extensive experience, recent developments, and insights from experts, this updated collection helps educators engage in action research to improve educational outcomes., "Schoolwide renewal and improvement occurs only when a group of dedicated professionals decide to study and reflect on what they are doing and how it affects the students in their school and classrooms. Schmuck provides multiple examples of how school professionals use action research in their quest for improving the school experience for children." -Shaneen Bell, President and CEO Exchange Pointe International Create alternative ways for enhancing classroom practices and boosting student achievement! Action research can make a critical difference in helping educators collect objective data on their own practices and transform challenges into solutions. This new edition of a landmark collection reflects the editor's extensive educational experience, recent developments in action research, and the voices of some of the best and brightest in the field. This updated volume helps educators navigate the action research process by offering: Articles by experts-including seven new contributions-that help educators define, understand, implement, and study action research Case studies that demonstrate how the multiple forms of action research are used in real-world situations Discussions of the main models of action research, including proactive, responsive, and cooperative approaches An exploration of methods needed for gathering reliable objective data Well suited for individual reflection, group study, or staff development, the second edition of Practical Action Research is a valuable and much-needed contribution to the ongoing quest to strengthen educational outcomes for all schools., Based on inspiring case studies, this new edition of a popular book on one of the most used research methods in education covers all the main models used and includes contributions from experts in the field.

LC Classification NumberLB1028.24.P73 2009