Researching Your Own Practice

Author : John Mason
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134536585
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Researching Your Own Practice written by John Mason and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2002-11-01 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Central to caring professions such as teaching is the need to notice and be sensitive to the experiences of pupils and teachers. Starting from this position, Researching Your Own Practice demonstrates that in order to develop your professional practice you must first develop your own sensitivities and awareness. One must be attuned to fresh possibilities when they are needed and be alert to such a need through awareness of what is happening at any given time. By giving a full explanation of this theory and a guide to its implementation, this book provides a practical approach to becoming more methodical and systematic in professional development. It also gives the reader a basis for turning professional development into practitioner research, as well as giving advice on how noticing can be used to improve any research, or be used as a research paradigm in its own right. The discipline of noticing is a groundbreaking approach to professional development and research, based upon noticing a possibility for the future, noticing a possibility in the present moment and reflecting back on what has been noticed before in order to prepare for the future. John Mason, one of the discipline's most authoritative exponents, provides us here with a clear, persuasive and practical guide to its understanding and implementation.

Author : Mark Fox
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 9781412912341
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Doing Practitioner Research written by Mark Fox and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2007-03-21 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Doing Practitioner Research focuses on helping practitioners conduct research in their own organisations, and attention is given to the best methods for doing this effectively and sensitively. The authors also attend to the theoretical, political and organisational context of doing research, as well as addressing the ethical and practical issues of undertaking research. The authors cover in detail the range of skills and techniques necessary to make a successful start to the process of becoming an effective practitioner researcher. This is an ideal text for growing number of practitioners working in health, education and social care who are undertaking research. Fox et al have provided the perfect introduction to why practitioners are in the unique position to conduct research that actually improves professional practice. This book will be essential reading for those professionals/practitioners engaged in research in their own organisation or undertaking a post-graduate qualification in Health, Social Care, or Education.

Author : Anastasia P. Samaras
Publisher : SAGE Publications
ISBN 13 : 1452211817
Total Pages : 345 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Self-Study Teacher Research written by Anastasia P. Samaras and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2010-04-22 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first textbook to offer novice and experienced teachers guidelines for the "how" and "why" of self-study teacher research Designed to help pre- and in-service teachers plan, implement, and assess a manageable self-study research project, this unique textbook covers the foundation, history, theoretical underpinnings, and methods of self-study research. Author Anastasia Samaras encourages readers to think deeply about both the "how" and the "why" of this essential professional development tool as they pose questions and formulate personal theories to improve professional practice. Written in a reader-friendly style and filled with interactive activities and examples, the book helps teachers every step of the way as they learn and refine research skills; conduct a literature review; design a research study; work in validation groups; collect and analyze data; interpret findings; develop skills in peer critique and review; and write, present, and publish their studies. Key Features A Self-Study Project Planner assists teachers in understanding both the details and process of conducting self-study research. A Critical Friends Portfolio includes innovative critical collaborative inquiries to support the completion of a high quality final research project. Advice from the most senior self-study academics working in the U.S. and internationally is included, along with descriptions of the self-study methodology that has been refined over time. Examples demonstrate the connections between self-study research, teachers' professional growth, and their students' learning. Tables, charts, and visuals help readers see the big picture and stay organized.

Author : James Williams
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 1529721784
Total Pages : 214 pages
Book Rating : 4.82/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Read and Understand Educational Research written by James Williams and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2020-03-02 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you’re studying education much of what you do is informed by educational research but how do you interpret it effectively? How do you judge whether results are valid or relevant? This is the perfect guide to engaging with educational research. It explores how to read journal articles critically; what key academic terms really mean; different approaches to educational research, how they are used and what they aim to uncover, and how high quality findings can be meaningful for teaching and learning. Supported by examples that demonstrate the use (and misuse) of research in education, this is your essential guide to understanding and effectively using research.

Author : Peter Kahn
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 0429955340
Total Pages : 202 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Developing Your Teaching written by Peter Kahn and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-03-05 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Packed with advice, vignettes and case studies, as well as useful tips and checklists for improving teaching, the second edition of Developing Your Teaching is the ideal toolkit to support the development of teaching practice. Providing a blend of ideas, interactive review points and case study examples from university teachers, this accessible handbook for professional practice provides ideas on a range of topics including: learning from student feedback and peer review students as consumers and their expectations building effective partnerships with students and colleagues developing a teaching portfolio choosing effective teaching practices the challenges and benefits of securing an initial teacher qualification A must-read for all those new to teaching in higher education, as well as more experienced lecturers looking to refresh and advance the quality of their teaching, this fully updated new edition is the ideal toolkit to support the development of teaching practice.

Author : Elaine Wilson
Publisher : SAGE Publications
ISBN 13 : 1412948509
Total Pages : 305 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book School-based Research written by Elaine Wilson and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2009-02-03 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focused clearly on the needs of the new classroom researcher, this book is a thorough and thoughtful guide to the research process. The book helps new teachers beginning to use research literature to ask questions about published work, by considering the standpoint from which questions are asked, what sorts of answers are deemed researchable, and the audience to whom results are to be addressed. It also contextualizes methodological issues alongside key ideas which teachers are likely to be concerned with, such as ability grouping, pupil voice, pupil behavior, teaching approaches, and pupil motivation.

Author : Kate Ashcroft
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1135359733
Total Pages : 155 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Researching into Equal Opportunities in Colleges and Universities written by Kate Ashcroft and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-10-29 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work explores the issues, dilemmas and situations which confront the stakeholders in further and higher education in the area of equal opportunities. Such dilemmas include ways that gender influences male and female students' experience and special education needs of students.

Author : Mary McAteer
Publisher : Learning Matters
ISBN 13 : 0857253484
Total Pages : 193 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Achieving your Masters in Teaching and Learning written by Mary McAteer and published by Learning Matters. This book was released on 2010-02-05 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is for all those taking the Masters in Teaching and Learning (MTL). The contents reflect the units of this new qualification, building on Initial Teacher Training, deepening and broadening professional understanding and skills while addressing individual teacher needs. Chapters cover core topics such as developing pedagogy, assessment for learning, special educational needs and behaviour. The book provides invaluable support for beginning teachers as they manage their professionally based, postgraduate learning, including guidance on critical thinking, reflective practice and research skills, and is clearly linked to the newly developed framework of Professional Standards for Teachers.

Author : Dr Valsa Koshy
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 184860081X
Total Pages : 166 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Action Research for Improving Practice written by Dr Valsa Koshy and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2005-04-18 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Sally Elton-Chalcraft
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
ISBN 13 : 0335236405
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book EBOOK: Doing Classroom Research: A Step-by-Step Guide for Student Teachers written by Sally Elton-Chalcraft and published by McGraw-Hill Education (UK). This book was released on 2008-08-16 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you worried about doing your classroom-based research project? Do you feel daunted at the prospect of carrying out a literature review? Does the thought of collecting and analyzing data make you panic? If you answer 'yes' to any of these questions, then this is the book for you! Written in an informal style, this is the essential, practical and accessible step-by-step guide for all teacher-training students, who in addition to facing the enormous challenge of training to become a teacher, also have to conduct their own classroom-based research. It contains three sections that mirror the process of doing classroom research. From getting started and choosing appropriate research strategies, to making your findings public, the book covers the whole range of issues to help you succeed with what can seem like a daunting task. Each of the chapters offers gentle guidance and support at every stage of the research process. Topics covered include: The purpose of school-based research Guidance on how to carry out a literature review Research ethics The impacts of research on children's and students' learning Methods of data collection and analysis Ways of sharing research with a wider audience Opportunities for continued professional development Doing Classroom Research is a must for every teacher-training student.