Teachers Investigate Their Work: An Introduction to Action Research across the Professions

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Allan Feldman (University of South Florida, Tampa, FL) Herbert Altrichter (University of Linz, Austria)

Teachers Investigate Their Work

An Introduction to Action Research across the Professions

Allan Feldman (University of South Florida, Tampa, FL), Herbert Altrichter (University of Linz, Austria), Peter Posch (Universitat Klagenfurt, Austria) , Bridget Somekh (University of Canterbury, New Zealand.)

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Routledge
18 April 2018

Social research & statistics; Education

Now in its third edition, Teachers Investigate Their Work introduces both the theoretical concepts and the practical methods necessary for readers wishing to develop their action research.

Drawing from studies carried out by teachers and other professionals, as well as from the authors’ own international practical experience, the book provides detail on multiple educational contexts from primary education to university training and beyond. It contains over 50 practical methods and strategies to put into action, and explores key areas, such as:

the purpose, roots, and varieties of action research

collaborating with a critical friend, research participants, or your peers

choosing a data collection method

observing and documenting situations

making sense of your data

action research for professional development.

This key text also provides crucial tools, such as:

a simple ‘quick start’ nine step guide

a toolbox for producing written reports

a criteria for guiding the quality of action research.

A concise yet thorough introduction to action research, Teachers Investigate Their Work is an essential, practical, and easily accessible handbook for teachers, senior staff, and researchers who want to engage in innovation and improve their practice.

By: Allan Feldman (University of South Florida Tampa FL), Herbert Altrichter (University of Linz, Austria), Peter Posch (Universitat Klagenfurt, Austria), Bridget Somekh (University of Canterbury, New Zealand.)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 3rd edition
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 544g
ISBN: 9781138225763
ISBN 10: 1138225762
Pages: 354
Publication Date: 18 April 2018
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Allan Feldman is Professor of Science Education and Teacher Education in the Teaching and Learning Department of the College of Education, University of South Florida, USA. Herbert Altrichter is Full Professor of Education and Educational Psychology and Director of the Linz School of Education at Johannes Kepler University, Austria. Peter Posch was Professor of Education at the Institute of Education, University of Klagenfurt, Austria, until his retirement. Bridget Somekh was Professor of Educational Research at Manchester Metropolitan University, UK, and is now Adjunct Professor at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand.