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Action Research
Using Strategic Inquiry to Improve Teaching and Learning
- S. Michael Putman - The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
- Tracy Rock - The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Other Titles in:
Action Research/Practitioner Inquiry
Action Research/Practitioner Inquiry
March 2017 | 288 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
Action Research: Using Strategic Inquiry to Improve Teaching and Learning helps educators use research to guide decision-making and determine the effectiveness of various instructional strategies. The book leads the reader through the action research process using a model of self-regulation, which focuses on task definition, goal setting and planning, enacting research, and adaption. Written specifically for educators who may not feel prepared to measure the impact of interventions on student learning outcomes, the book provides very practical and useful tools, containing specific examples that are relevant to teachers’ everyday reality. The text also reinforces how action research can improve the teaching and learning process by reinforcing or changing perceptions about the use of informal data, including anecdotal notes or observations, in the research process.
PREFACE
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
PHASE I—TASK DEFINITION
CHAPTER 1: WHAT IS ACTION RESEARCH?
PHASE II—GOAL SETTING AND PLANNING
CHAPTER 2: IDENTIFYING A RESEARCH TOPIC
CHAPTER 3: CREATING A REVIEW OF LITERATURE
CHAPTER 4: CREATING A RESEARCH PLAN
CHAPTER 5: METHODS OF DATA COLLECTION
PHASE III—ENACTING
CHAPTER 6: ANALYZING THE DATA
PHASE IV—ADAPTATION
CHAPTER 7: REFLECTING ON RESULTS AND PLANNING FOR ACTION
CHAPTER 8: THE ACTION RESEARCH REPORT: SHARING RESULTS
CHAPTER 9: LEADING A COLLABORATIVE ACTION RESEARCH TEAM
APPENDIX A: EXAMPLES OF ACTION RESEARCH REPORTS
APPENDIX B: POTENTIAL PUBLICATION OUTLETS FOR ACTION RESEARCH
GLOSSARY
INDEX
Supplements
Instructor Teaching Site
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- Test banks provide a diverse range of pre-written options as well as the opportunity to edit any question and/or insert personalized questions to effectively assess students’ progress and understanding
- Editable, chapter-specific PowerPoint® slides offer complete flexibility for creating a multimedia presentation for the course
- EXCLUSIVE! Access to full-text SAGE journal articles that have been carefully selected to support and expand on the concepts presented in each chapter to encourage students to think critically
- Video and multimedia links that appeal to students with different learning styles
- Lecture notes summarize key concepts by chapter to ease preparation for lectures and class discussions
Student Study Site
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- Mobile-friendly eFlashcards strengthen understanding of key terms and concepts
- Mobile-friendly practice quizzes allow for independent assessment by students of their mastery of course material
- An online action plan allows students to track their progress through the course and materials and to individualize their learning experience
- Learning objectives reinforce the most important material
- Video and multimedia links facilitate student use of internet resources and further exploration of topics.
- EXCLUSIVE! Access to full-text SAGE journal articles that have been carefully selected to support and expand on the concepts presented in each chapter
The text below offers an outstanding explanation of action research that is ideal for novice researchers. It is clearly written and leaves no room for confusion.
Education Dept, Xavier University
February 21, 2024
Well written with many resources for students.
Education Dept, Florida Southern College
December 8, 2020
This book is perfect for practicing teachers to look at how to bring research into their practice and use data to determine actions.
Teacher Education Dept, Western State Colorado Univ
October 31, 2017
