Action Research in Education
- Mary McAteer - Edge Hill University, UK
Action Research | Action Research/Practitioner Inquiry | Educational Research Methods
-Professor Ken Jones, Dean of Humanities, Swansea Metropolitan University
'Masterly in its lucidity, this text contextualises Action Research in the fiedl of Education Practice; and is therefore a valuable resource in both professional learning and improved professional practice'
-Effie Maclellan, Research Professor in Education, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow
'An engaging, clearly written, and helpfully structured articulation of how AR can be implemented and practised in order to make a difference within educational contexts'
-Dr Stephen Parker, University of Worcester
'Will assist practitioner researchers to develop a profound and critical understanding of this approach'
-Professor Marion Jones, Liverpool John Moores University
This hands-on and user-friendly book uses illustrative case studies to demonstrate and explore the potential for change in real social situations. This book seeks to assert the academic integrity of action research and to de-mystify the process.
Each chapter includes:
- a 'how to' section based on concrete examples and dilemmas
- commentary that relates examples to the broader field
- a discussion of the underlying theoretical approach
- discussion and exploration of quality issues
- discussion of ethical and pragmatic decision-making
The mix of theoretical grounding and focus on real issues will be of benefit to Master's level or advanced undergraduate students on Education and Research Methods courses or those undertaking Action Research as part of professional development activities.
Mary McAteer is Director of the Mathematics Specialist Teacher (MaST) programme at Edge Hill University
Research Methods in Education series:
Each book in this series maps the territory of a key research approach or topic in order to help readers progress from beginner to advanced researcher.
Each book aims to provide a definitive, market-leading overview and to present a blend of theory and practice with a critical edge. All titles in the series are written for Master's-level students anywhere and are intended to be useful to the many diverse constituencies interested in research on education and related areas.
Other books in the series:
- Using Case Study in Education Research
-Qualitative Research in Education, Atkins and Wallace
- Ethnography in Education, Mills and Morton
Good and valuable
functional book. Short and easy to use.
Excellent text, worthy of consideration for those student studding education subjects
We will be recommending this text as essential reading for the level 5 and 6 students, therefore supporting both Foundation Degree and BA Hons students. This indicates the flexibility of this publication also the sector specific focus offers our students extra confidence and therefore will be considerably useful for our student's research projects.
This is a compelling text that offers practitioners and education students clear ways of engaging with the concepts and practices of Action Research. The structure is very clear, broken up frequently into small, accessible parts that make dipping in very easy. As a lecturer I can use aspects of this book, particularly the case study examples and reflection boxes, to inform my instruction.
An interesting book which will be recommenced to individuals who may wish to use action research although not suitable for all on the course.
This is a very good intro to action research in the educational context. Perhaps one small suggestion is considering a broad contrast between action research in education compared to other disciplines. Nevertheless this book should be in the shelves of all educational researchers.
A very well structured text with clear examples of action research.
This is an excellant text, it covers the requirements for the Unit in DTLLS very well.
