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Doing Action Research in Your Own Organization

Author : David Coghlan
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 1446242269
Total Pages : 185 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (462 download)

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Download or read book Doing Action Research in Your Own Organization written by David Coghlan and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2009-10-21 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Doing Action Research in Your Own Organization is the essential resource for anyone embarking on a research project in their own organization or as part of a work placement programme whether in business, healthcare, government, education, social work or third sector organizations. The authors provide an easy-to-follow, hands-on guide to every aspect of conducting an action research project and have added in the Third Edition: - more on politics and ethics to help researchers negotiate gaining access and permission, and building and maintaining support from peers and relevant subsystems within an organization - more on writing an action research dissertation, and treatment of sensitive issues such as: giving feedback to one’s superiors and peers, disseminating the research to the wider community, and handling interpretations or outcomes which may be perceived negatively by the organization involved. - more case examples and reflective exercises taken from a wide variety of organizational settings to aid students and researchers whatever their background discipline.

Doing Action Research in English Language Teaching

Author : Anne Burns
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1135183848
Total Pages : 207 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (351 download)

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Download or read book Doing Action Research in English Language Teaching written by Anne Burns and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2009-12-04 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This hands-on, practical guide for ESL/EFL teachers and teacher educators outlines, for those who are new to doing action research, what it is and how it works. Straightforward and reader friendly, it introduces the concepts and offers a step-by-step guide to going through an action research process, including illustrations drawn widely from international contexts. Each chapter includes a variety of pedagogical activities. Bringing the how-to and the what together, this is the perfect text for BATESOL and MATESOL courses in which action research is the focus or a required component.

Doing Youth Participatory Action Research

Author : Nicole Mirra
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317604598
Total Pages : 230 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (176 download)

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Download or read book Doing Youth Participatory Action Research written by Nicole Mirra and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-10-23 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Doing Youth Participatory Action Research offers an unprecedented, in-depth exploration of the pragmatics and possibilities of youth-driven research. Drawing upon multiple years of experience engaging youth in rigorous, critical inquiry about the conditions impacting their lives, the authors examine how YPAR encourages the educational community to re-imagine the capabilities of young people and the purposes of teaching, learning, and research itself. Much more than a "how-to" guide for those interested in creating their own YPAR projects, this book draws upon the voices of students and educators, as well as the multiple historical traditions of critical research, to describe how youth inquiry transforms each step of the traditional research process. From identifying research questions to collecting data and disseminating findings, each chapter details how YPAR revolutionizes traditional conceptions of who produces knowledge, how it is produced, and for what purposes. The book weaves together research, policy, and practice to offer YPAR as a practice with the power to challenge entrenched social and educational inequalities, empower critically aware youth, and revolutionize pedagogy in classrooms and communities. For researchers, educators, community members, and youth who want to connect, question, and transform the world collectively, Doing Youth Participatory Action Research is a rich source of both pragmatic methodological guidance and inspiration.

Writing and Doing Action Research

Author : Jean McNiff
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 1473908833
Total Pages : 501 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (739 download)

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Download or read book Writing and Doing Action Research written by Jean McNiff and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2014-11-03 with total page 501 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Writing and Doing Action Research, Jean McNiff provides a comprehensive and user-friendly guide to the practical aspects of writing and doing action research. Written for practitioners involved in higher degree courses and professional development programmes, and students undertaking methods courses, this book includes guidance on how to: Carry out an action research project in your setting Present your findings in a dissertation, report or thesis Write up your research with an eye to informing policy Demonstrate the quality of your research and writing Be critical and write theoretically Write for journals and prepare thesis and book proposals The book contains excerpts taken from action research projects in a range of settings and presents exercises to help you develop successful written accounts of your research. Writing and Doing Action Research is an essential text for anyone working with action research, providing vital guidance on the preparation and production of texts, how this type of work is assessed and enabling you to get the best results from your research.

Teachers Doing Research

Author : Gail E. Burnaford
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1135658021
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (356 download)

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Download or read book Teachers Doing Research written by Gail E. Burnaford and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2000-11 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the process of doing teacher action research and provides examples from teachers themselves. Textbook for pre-service and in-service teacher education courses. Includes suggested activities sections.

Doing Action Research In Early Childhood Studies: A Step-By-Step Guide

Author : Mac Naughton, Glenda
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
ISBN 13 : 0335228623
Total Pages : 266 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (352 download)

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Book Synopsis Doing Action Research In Early Childhood Studies: A Step-By-Step Guide by : Mac Naughton, Glenda

Download or read book Doing Action Research In Early Childhood Studies: A Step-By-Step Guide written by Mac Naughton, Glenda and published by McGraw-Hill Education (UK). This book was released on 2008-09-01 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using varied illustrations and case studies of contemporary projects in diverse early childhood contexts, the book addresses specific issues and challenges that you might face when conducting action research in such settings.

Doing Action Research

Author : Claire Taylor
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 1847878245
Total Pages : 113 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (478 download)

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Download or read book Doing Action Research written by Claire Taylor and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2006-09-18 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ′The clear intention of the authors is to motivate, persuade and give confidence to those who might otherwise think that research can only be carried out by teams of university staff′ - ESCalate Most Teaching Assistants (TAs) studying for Foundation Degrees need to do Action Research projects. This book acts as an introduction to research methods, and will be especially useful if you are doing such work for the first time. It: " introduces the basic principles and practice of research methods; " provides an overview of the processes involved in Action Research; " shows you how to identify an issue, design and carry out a course of action and evaluate the impact of this action; " uses real case studies from practising TAs. The content of the book relates to both Early Years and Primary settings, and there are case studies from a variety of settings. Anyone studying for a Foundation Degree, or working towards HLTA status, will find this book meets their needs. Claire Taylor is Programme Leader for the Foundation Degree at Bishop Grosseteste College, Lincoln. Min Wilkie is Programme Leader for the Foundation Degree in Educational Studies for Teaching Assistants at the University of Leicester. Judith Baser has worked in a wide range of educational settings, including 5 years as a teaching assistant. More recently, she has run training courses for teaching assistants in ways to support children′s learning and development.

Action Research

Author : Jean McNiff
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134600844
Total Pages : 310 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (346 download)

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Download or read book Action Research written by Jean McNiff and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2002-01-22 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the first edition of this established text was published in 1988, action research has gained ground as a popular method amongst educational researchers, and in particular for practising teachers doing higher-level courses. In this new edition Jean McNiff provides updates on methodological discussions and includes new sections of case study material and information on supporting action research. The book raises issues about how action research is theorised, whether it is seen as a spectator discipline or as a real life practice, and how practitioners position themselves within the debate. It discusses the importance for educators of understanding their own work and showing how their educative influence can lead to the development of good orders in formal and informal learning settings and in the wider community. This second edition comes at a time when, after years of debate over what counts as action research, it is now considered an acceptable and useful part of mainstream research practice.

Action Research: A Methodology For Change And Development

Author : Somekh, Bridget
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
ISBN 13 : 0335216587
Total Pages : 238 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (352 download)

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Download or read book Action Research: A Methodology For Change And Development written by Somekh, Bridget and published by McGraw-Hill Education (UK). This book was released on 2005-12-01 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents a fresh view of action research as a methodology uniquely suited to researching the processes of innovation and change. Drawing on twenty-five yearsâ€™ experience of leading or facilitating action research projects, Bridget Somekh argues that action research can be a powerful systematic intervention, which goes beyond describing, analyzing and theorizing practices to reconstruct and transform those practices. The book examines action research into change in a range of educational settings, such as schools and classrooms, university departments, and a national evaluation of technology in schools. The opening chapter presents eight methodological principles and discusses key methodological issues. The focus then turns to action research in broader contexts such as â€˜southernâ€™ countries, health, business and management, and community development. Each chapter thereafter takes a specific research project as its starting point and critically reviews its design, relationships, knowledge outcomes, political engagement and impact. Action Researchis important reading for postgraduate students and practitioner researchers in education, health and management, as well as those in government agencies and charities who wish to research and evaluate change and development initiatives. It is also valuable for pre-service and in-service training of professionals such as teachers, nurses and managers.

Action Research in Organisations

Author : Jean McNiff
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134600569
Total Pages : 354 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (346 download)

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Download or read book Action Research in Organisations written by Jean McNiff and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2002-01-04 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The current orthodoxy is that 'knowledge' is the most powerful resource for organisational success. So how can managers develop the appropriate knowledge base to make their organisations grow? The answer lies in action research. Action research is increasingly perceived and used as a powerful methodology to promote professional awareness and development. However, there are very few texts that demonstrate how this can be utilised to promote management and organisational improvement or that emphasise the reflective nature of improving professionalism. Action Research in Organisations fills this gap. Aimed at both practising managers and university students alike, key features of this title include: * the location of management and organisational theory within a framework * examination of the principles and practice of action research * real-world examples and case studies of people attempting to improve their own situations through action research.

Action Research in a Relational Perspective

Author : Lone Hersted
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000300781
Total Pages : 354 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (3 download)

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Download or read book Action Research in a Relational Perspective written by Lone Hersted and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-07-02 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Action Research in a Relational Perspective brings together an expert international academic team to present theoretical perspectives on social constructionist understandings of action research, as well as illustrative examples of action research practices within a wide range of sectors such as organizational learning, leadership development, education, mental health and health care. Building bridges between theory and practice, this book explores themes of dialogue, relationships, tensions, power and ethics in action research projects. It examines both the great potential, and the challenges and dilemmas, of action research. It aims to inspire readers with ideas and a practical "how-to" understanding of doing action research from a social constructionist standpoint. Action Research in a Relational Perspective will appeal to theoreticians and practitioners, senior researchers and PhD students, students, consultants, educators and managers who are interested in action research as an approach to organizational learning, team development, learning among professionals and citizens, or community development.

You and Your Action Research Project

Author : Jean McNiff
Publisher : Psychology Press
ISBN 13 : 9780415318877
Total Pages : 214 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (188 download)

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Download or read book You and Your Action Research Project written by Jean McNiff and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book gives practical guidance on doing an action research project as part of an award-bearing course. Each section is supported by case study evidence drawn from the work of the authors' colleagues and students.

Principles and Methods of Transformative Action Research

Author : John A. Bilorusky
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000373061
Total Pages : 238 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (3 download)

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Download or read book Principles and Methods of Transformative Action Research written by John A. Bilorusky and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-04-20 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Principles and Methods of Transformative Action Research delves into both general principles and specific methods for basic steps in the action research process—asking questions, gathering and analyzing data, communicating findings, and pursuing action. The role of collaboration is emphasized, with strategies of value to experts and engaged citizens in doing participatory research and community-based knowledge-building. Detailed attention is given to specific strategies of interviewing, participant observation, and judging and weighing evidence. The book draws on creative and critically minded elements of scientific traditions, such as transparency in telling the "story" of one’s inquiry, identifying data that are "exceptions to the rule," and the value of non-formulaic, improvisational designs. Quite distinctively, the book addresses how to write in one’s own voice, how to integrate action-and-inquiry into one’s everyday life, issues of ethics and social responsibility, and how to consider both immediate, practical needs and "bigger picture," systemic challenges. This book can serve as an undergraduate or graduate social sciences text on research methods. It is also a guidebook for action-oriented research by academics, professionals, and lay people, alike in community agencies, schools, and grassroots organizations, and for socially relevant academic research concerned with social justice, multiculturalism, and inclusiveness.

Teacher Action Research

Author : Gerald J. Pine
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 1452278741
Total Pages : 417 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (522 download)

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Download or read book Teacher Action Research written by Gerald J. Pine and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2008-10-31 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This is a wonderful book with deep insight into the relationship between teachers′ action and result of student learning. It discusses from different angles impact of action research on student learning in the classroom. Writing samples provided at the back are wonderful examples." —Kejing Liu, Shawnee State University Teacher Action Research: Building Knowledge Democracies focuses on helping schools build knowledge democracies through a process of action research in which teachers, students, and parents collaborate in conducting participatory and caring inquiry in the classroom, school, and community. Author Gerald J. Pine examines historical origins, the rationale for practice-based research, related theoretical and philosophical perspectives, and action research as a paradigm rather than a method. Key Features Discusses how to build a school research culture through collaborative teacher research Delineates the role of the professional development school as a venue for constructing a knowledge democracy Focuses on how teacher action research can empower the active and ongoing inclusion of nontraditional voices (those of students and parents) in the research process Includes chapters addressing the concrete practices of observation, reflection, dialogue, writing, and the conduct of action research, as well as examples of teacher action research studies

Action Research Essentials

Author : Dorothy Valcarcel Craig
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470189290
Total Pages : 273 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (71 download)

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Download or read book Action Research Essentials written by Dorothy Valcarcel Craig and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-03-03 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Action Research Essentials is a practical guide born of the author's own experience working with students in the social sciences and education, providing a step-by-step outline of how to "do" action research--backed by the most extensive theory and research coverage on the market today. The author guides future researcher/practitioners through the action research process via numerous concrete illustrations and a wealth of on-line resources; positioning it as a fundamental component of practice, A key and unique strength of the book is its outreach to a much larger breadth of students than usually found in action research books. This book will illustrate all the steps in action research using examples from education, social work, psychology, sociology, nursing, medicine, and counseling. The structure of the book is intended as the sole textbook for a course devoted to naturalistic inquiry, practitioner research, or beginning qualitative methods, or can complement a general research course.

Action Research in Teaching and Learning

Author : Lin Norton
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1351376063
Total Pages : 302 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (513 download)

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Download or read book Action Research in Teaching and Learning written by Lin Norton and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-11-02 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practical and down-to-earth, the second edition of Action Research in Teaching and Learning is an ideal introduction to the subject, offering a distinctive blend of the theoretical and the practical, grounded firmly in the global higher education landscape. Written in an accessible style to build confidence, it provides easily adaptable, practical frameworks, guidelines and advice on research practice within a higher education context. The reader is guided through each stage of the action research process, from engaging with the critical theory, to the practical applications with the ultimate goal of providing a research study which is publishable. Supplemented by useful pedagogical research tools and exemplars of both qualitative and quantitative action research studies, this new edition features chapters engaging with teaching excellence and analysing qualitative and quantitative research, additions to the resources section and a new preface focusing more explicitly on the ever-growing number of part-time academics. Action Research in Teaching and Learning combines a theoretical understanding of the scholarly literature with practical applications and is an essential, critical read for any individual teaching or undertaking action research.

Action Research

Author : Jean McNiff
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 1526414279
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (264 download)

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Download or read book Action Research written by Jean McNiff and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2017-04-10 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book gives you all you need to know about action research, why you need to know it and how it can help you become a self-reflective practitioner-researcher. It provides the ideas and frameworks to understand action research, combined with a practical workbook to guide you through the practicalities and complexities of doing action research in your own context. Inside you will find: An action plan to help you embark on your project Guidance and advice on learning to ask the right questions as you progress A full resource on writing up and communicating your results Inspiration to explain the significance of what you have achieved, so that other people can learn with and from you. Accessible and insightful, this is the complete start to finish guide to doing influential action research. It is the ideal companion for students and researcher-practitioners in any research setting, from education and health to business.