Practitioner Research for Teachers [Paperback]

The authors show how being able to conduct and understand research is vital for the professional development of teachers.The authors show how being able to conduct and understand research is vital for the professional development of teachers.This book offers a comprehensive introduction to practioner research. It is written in a clear and engaging way making it a useful and accessible book for teachers. The many tasks and case studies are particularly helpful.Teacher Professionalism, Development and Research
Defining Educational Research
Teachers as Reflective Practitioners
Best Practice Case Studies: Evolving Research Approaches
Getting Started: Beginning a Research Project
Accessing and Using Literature
Research Strategies: Case Studies and Experiments
Questionnaires and Interviews
Observation
Use of Existing Documents
Research Biographies and Logs
The Way Forward for Practitioner Research