Action Research for Improving Practice : A Practical Guide

A step-by-step guide for choosing an action research topic; planning appropriate action; gathering, reviewing, and analyzing data; and writing the final report or dissertation. "This book draws on Valsa Koshy's extensive experience of supervising researchers at all levels, and uses examples of action research carried out by other practitioners across a range of topics and age-groups. It explains how to carry out action research and helps you to stay on the right track from start to finish. There is also clear advice on how to set up small-scale research projects in schools for improving practice." "Those new to action research, and those wanting a straightforward explanation of the methods involved, will find this book invaluable. Book jacket."--Jacket "Which topics are ripe for Action Research? How do you go about planning a project? Need guidance with collecting and analyzing your data? Do you need help with writing your report? Whether you are a busy teacher doing further study or a time-pressed trainee teacher writing your dissertation, this concise guide takes you through the stages in carrying out action research. The step-by-step advice shows you how to: Choose your topic, Plan your action, Gather, review, and analyze your data, Write your report or dissertation."--Publisher's description Which topics are ripe for Action Research? How do you go about planning a project? Need guidance with collecting and analysing your data? Do you need help with writing your report? The step-by-step advice in this guide shows you how to; choose your topic;; plan your action;; gather, review and analyse your data;; write your report or