Action Research for Teachers: Traveling The Yellow Brick Road - Softcover

Arhar, Joanne M.; Holly, Mary Louise; Kasten, Wendy C.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0137692250 ISBN 13: 9780137692255

Publisher: Prentice Hall, 2000

Synopsis

This book serves as a practical guide to conducting action research in educational settings. Unique in approach, it weaves wonderful metaphors from the Wizard of Oz throughout its entirety—literally taking readers on an exciting journey with Dorothy and her friends to discover all facets of action research. Offering step-by-step guidance through the action research process, complete coverage of theories, and plenty of real-life examples, it equips teachers with the tools they will need to successfully conduct their own action research. In addition, three theoretical/foundational chapters present four action research studies representing a variety of circumstances, grade levels, age groups, and disciplines. For practicing teachers and student teachers.

About this title

About the Author:

Mary Louise Holly is Associate Professor of Early Childhood Education in the Department of Teacher Development and Curriculum Studies at Kent State university. She began teaching as an art consultant in Michigan in 1968 and has been a primary teacher and a teacher educator. Her research on teacher professional development explores teachers' lives and careers using psychosocial life history, and biographical methods.

About this edition

• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0137692250
• ISBN 13: 9780137692255
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 320