Henning / Stone / Kelly Using Action Research to Improve Instruction

An Interactive Guide for Teachers
Erscheinungsjahr 2009
ISBN: 978-1-135-85212-2
Verlag: CRC Press
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 224 Seiten

Action research is increasingly used as a means for teachers to improve their instruction, yet for many the idea of doing "research" can be somewhat intimidating. Using Action Research to Improve Instruction offers a comprehensive, easy-to-understand approach to action research in classroom settings. This engaging and accessible guide is grounded in sources of data readily available to teachers, such as classroom observations, student writing, surveys, interviews, and tests. Organized to mirror the action research process, the highly interactive format prompts readers to discover a focus, create research questions, address design and methodology, collect information, conduct data analysis, communicate the results, and to generate evidence-based teaching strategies. Engaging in these decision-making processes builds the skills essential to action research and promotes a deeper understanding of teaching practice.

Special Features Include:

-An Interactive Text

-Reflection Questions and Activity Prompts

-A Sample Action Research Report

-Numerous Examples and Practice Examples

-Numbered Sections for Cross Referencing

This original text is a must-read for teachers interested in how they can use their current knowledge of instruction and assessment to meaningfully engage in action research.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Henning, John E.

Stone, Jody M.

Kelly, James L.

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Lehrerausbildung, Unterricht & Didaktik Methoden des Lehrens und Lernens
• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Pädagogik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

I. Introduction

1. An Introduction to Action Research

2. Planning an Action Research Project

II. Making Observations

3. Observing Students and their Work

4. Observing Teachers

III. Gathering Perceptions

5. Using Surveys in Action Research

6. Using Interviews in Action Research

IV. Analyzing Test Results

7. Standardized Test Analysis

8. Pre and Post Tests

V. Talking and Writing about Action Research

9. Collaborating on Action Research

10. Reading and Writing Action Research

APPENDIX A: Action Research Report Example

APPENDIX B: Sample Answers and Discussion Guide

Über Autor(innen)

John E. Henning is Associate Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Northern Iowa. He is also author of The Art of Discussion-based Teaching (Routledge, 2007).

Jody M. Stone is Professor of Education at the University of Northern Iowa.

James L. Kelly is Professor in the Department of Teaching at the University of Northern Iowa.