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• Title:Action research : improving schools and empowering educators / Craig A. Mertler.
  
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• Author/Creator:Mertler, Craig A., author.
  
• Published/Created:Thousand Oaks, California : SAGE Publications, Inc., [2020]
  

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  • Location:EDUCATION LIBRARY stacksWhere is this?
    
  • Call Number: LB1028.24 .M47 2020
    
  • Number of Items:1
    
  • Status:Available
    

   
• Library of Congress Subjects:Action research in education.
  
• Edition:Sixth edition.
  
• Description:xxiii, 329 pages ; 24 cm
  
• Summary:"Action Research: Improving Schools and Empowering Educators introduces both novice and experienced practicing educators to the process of designing and conducting classroom-based action research in order to make their instructional practices more effective. This practical text focuses on the research methods and procedures that educators can use in their everyday instructional practices, classroom activities, and school procedures. Using over 20 years of teaching experience, author Craig A. Mertler provides insightful coverage of the knowledge and skills needed to design research studies, conduct research, and communicate findings to relevant stakeholders. " -- Publisher's description.
  
• Notes:Previous edition: 2016.
  Includes bibliographical references and index.
  
• ISBN:9781544324395 paperback
  1544324391 paperback
  
• Contents:Machine generated contents note: pt. I WHAT IS ACTION RESEARCH?
  ch. 1 Introduction to Action Research
  ch. 1 Organizer
  Action Research Case Study 1: Motivation and Engagement for Students Receiving Special Services
  What Is Action Research?
  Introduction to Educational Research
  Overview of Educational Research
  Overview of Action Research
  Brief History of Action Research
  Models of Action Research
  Characteristics of Action Research: What It Is and What It Is Not
  Types of Action Research
  Importance of Action Research
  Connecting Theory to Practice
  Improvement of Educational Practice
  Connection to School Improvement
  Teacher Empowerment and Intellectual Engagement
  Professional Growth
  Social Justice Advocacy
  Applications of Action Research
  Identifying Problems
  Developing and Testing Solutions
  Preservice Teacher Education
  In-Service Professional Growth
  Rigor in Action Research
  Summary
  Questions and Activities
  Key Terms
  Student Study Site
  Conducting Action Research
  Action Research Case Study 2 Improving Reading Comprehension in a Title I Program
  Action Research Case Study 3 Conceptual Understanding of Mitosis and Meiosis
  Action Research Checklist
  ch. 2 Overview of the Action Research Process
  ch. 2 Organizer
  Action Research Case Study 1 Motivation and Engagement for Students Receiving Special Services
  Stages and Steps in Action Research
  Planning Stage
  Step 1 Identifying and Limiting the Topic
  Step 2 Gathering Information
  Step 3 Reviewing the Related Literature
  Step 4 Developing a Research Plan
  Acting Stage
  Step 5 Implementing the Plan and Collecting Data
  Step 6 Analyzing the Data
  Developing Stage
  Step 7 Developing an Action Plan
  Reflecting Stage
  Step 8 Sharing and Communicating the Results
  Step 9 Reflecting on the Process
  Brief Example
  Step 1 Identifying and Limiting the Topic
  Step 2 Gathering Information
  Step 3 Reviewing the Related Literature
  Step 4 Developing a Research Plan
  Step 5 Implementing the Plan and Collecting Data
  Step 6 Analyzing the Data
  Step 7 Developing an Action Plan
  Step 8 Sharing and Communicating the Results
  Step 9 Reflecting on the Process
  Summary
  Questions and Activities
  Key Terms
  Student Study Site
  Conducting Action Research
  Action Research Case Study 2 Improving Reading Comprehension in a Title I Program
  Action Research Case Study 3 Conceptual Understanding of Mitosis and Meiosis
  Action Research Checklist
  pt. II HOW DO I BEGIN MY ACTION RESEARCH STUDY?
  ch. 3 Planning for Action Research and Reviewing Related Literature
  ch. 3 Organizer
  Action Research Case Study 1 Motivation and Engagement for Students Receiving Special Services
  Identifying a Topic for Research
  Preliminary Considerations
  Limiting a Topic
  Gathering Preliminary Information
  Reviewing the Related Literature
  Sources for Related Literature
  Searching the ERIC Database Online
  Searching Google Scholar
  Writing a Literature Review
  Summary
  Questions and Activities
  Key Terms
  Student Study Site
  Conducting Action Research
  Action Research Case Study 2 Improving Reading Comprehension in a Title I Program
  Action Research Case Study 3 Conceptual Understanding of Mitosis and Meiosis
  Writing Up Action Research
  Action Research Checklist
  ch. 4 Developing a Research Plan
  ch. 4 Organizer
  Action Research Case Study 1 Motivation and Engagement for Students Receiving Special Services
  Research Questions
  Basic Research Designs
  Qualitative Research Designs
  Quantitative Research Designs
  Mixed-Methods Research Designs
  Ethical Considerations in Your Research
  Getting Organized for Your Research
  Summary
  Questions and Activities
  Key Terms
  Student Study Site
  Conducting Action Research
  Action Research Case Study 2 Improving Reading Comprehension in a Title I Program
  Action Research Case Study 3 Conceptual Understanding of Mitosis and Meiosis
  Writing Up Action Research
  Action Research Checklist
  pt. III WHAT DO I DO WITH ALL THESE DATA?
  ch. 5 Collecting Data
  ch. 5 Organizer
  Action Research Case Study 1 Motivation and Engagement for Students Receiving Special Services
  Qualitative Data Collection Techniques
  Observations
  Interviews
  Journals
  Existing Documents and Records
  Reflective Teaching
  Characteristics of Qualitative Data: Accuracy, Credibility, and Dependability
  Quantitative Data Collection Techniques
  Surveys, Questionnaires, and Rating Scales
  Checklists
  Formative and Summative Classroom Assessments
  Standardized Test Scores
  Characteristics of Quantitative Data: Validity and Reliability
  Notes About Ethics and Data Collection
  Final Note About Organization and Alignment
  Summary
  Questions and Activities
  Key Terms
  Student Study Site
  Conducting Action Research
  Action Research Case Study 2 Improving Reading Comprehension in a Title I Program
  Action Research Case Study 3 Conceptual Understanding of Mitosis and Meiosis
  Writing Up Action Research
  Action Research Checklist
  ch. 6 Analyzing Data
  ch. 6 Organizer
  Action Research Case Study 1 Motivation and Engagement for Students Receiving Special Services
  Qualitative Data Analysis Techniques
  Inductive Analysis
  Using Computer Software to Assist With Qualitative Data Analysis
  Quantitative Data Analysis Techniques
  Using Descriptive Statistics
  Using Inferential Statistics
  Note About "Analyzing" Standardized Test Data
  Using Computer Software to Assist With Statistical Analysis
  Note About Mixed-Methods Data Analysis
  Reporting the Results of Data Analysis
  Guidelines for Reporting the Results of Qualitative Data Analysis
  Guidelines for Reporting the Results of Quantitative Data Analysis
  Summary
  Questions and Activities
  Key Terms
  Student Study Site
  Conducting Action Research
  Action Research Case Study 2 Improving Reading Comprehension in a Title I Program
  Action Research Case Study 3 Conceptual Understanding of Mitosis and Meiosis
  Writing Up Action Research
  Action Research Checklist
  pt. IV I'VE GOT RESULTS! NOW WHAT?
  ch. 7 Next Steps and Future Cycles: Developing an Action Plan
  ch. 7 Organizer
  Action Research Case Study 1 Motivation and Engagement for Students Receiving Special Services
  Developing Action Plans
  Levels of Action Plans
  Individual
  Team
  School-Level or Districtwide
  Action Planning: A Time for Reflection
  Summary
  Questions and Activities
  Key Terms
  Student Study Site
  Conducting Action Research
  Action Research Case Study 2 Improving Reading Comprehension in a Title I Program
  Action Research Case Study 3 Conceptual Understanding of Mitosis and Meiosis
  Writing Up Action Research
  Action Research Checklist
  ch. 8 Writing an Action Research Report
  ch. 8 Organizer
  Action Research Case Study 1 Motivation and Engagement for Students Receiving Special Services
  Conventions of Academic Writing
  Title and Abstract
  Person and Voice
  Verb Tense
  Tentative Versus Definitive Statements
  Clarity
  Consistency
  Simplicity of Language
  Conventions of Format
  Word About Ethics When Writing Research Reports
  Practical Guidelines for Writing
  Summary
  Questions and Activities
  Key Terms
  Student Study Site
  Conducting Action Research
  Action Research Case Study 2 Improving Reading Comprehension in a Title I Program
  Action Research Case Study 3 Conceptual Understanding of Mitosis and Meiosis
  Action Research Checklist
  ch. 9 Sharing and Reflecting
  ch. 9 Organizer
  Action Research Case Study 1 Motivation and Engagement for Students Receiving Special Services
  Communicating the Results of Action Research
  Locally
  Action Research Communities
  Professional Conferences
  District-Level Action Research Conferences
  Academic Journals
  Sharing Results Electronically
  Word About Ethics When Sharing the Results of Action Research
  Reflecting on the Action Research Process
  Summary
  Questions and Activities
  Key Terms
  Student Study Site
  Conducting Action Research
  Action Research Case Study 2 Improving Reading Comprehension in a Title I Program
  Action Research Case Study 3 Conceptual Understanding of Mitosis and Meiosis
  Writing Up Action Research
  Action Research Checklist.