Action Research: A Guide for the Teacher Researcher - Softcover

Mills, Geoffrey E.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0137720475 ISBN 13: 9780137720477

Publisher: Pearson College Div, 1999

Synopsis

Born of the author's own experience working with teachers and principals, this book provides 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 educators through the action research process via numerous concrete illustrations and a wealth of on-line resources; positioning it as a fundamental component of teaching, alongside curriculum development, assessment, and classroom management. This book guides readers through the writing process from getting started to getting published. It covers how and when to use computer software to assist with qualitative data analysis and ensures understanding of the crucial importance of thorough data collection to the success of any research. For professionals in the field of teaching.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

An outstanding step-by-step guide and companion website that will guide beginning and experienced action researchers. Includes a chapter on online action research resources including all key web addresses and screen captures. Provides a comprehensive coverage of qualitative data collection techniques applied to teacher research. Includes chapter vignettes and a chapter-length case study to illustrate the action research process. Includes chapter question ,“For Further Thought” to engage student sin conversations about action research issues. For Preservice and in-service teachers, teachers working on an advanced degree, and state-level licensing groups.

About the Author:

A native of Australia, Geoff Mills moved to the USA in 1986 to undertake doctoral studies at the University of Oregon. After completing his PhD in 1988, Geoff accepted his first teaching position at Southern Oregon State College (now Southern Oregon University). After 12 years of teaching, Geoff moved in to university administration where he served as Dean and Professor of Education in the School of Education at Southern Oregon University. Most recently, Geoff has returned to the faculty in the School of Education as a professor of education. 

 

Geoff has traveled extensively and given invited action research presentations in Australia, New Zealand, Greenland, United Kingdom, Canada, and many states in the United States. In addition to Action Research: A Guide for the Teacher Researcher, 5e, Geoff is also the active author of Educational Research: Competencies for Analysis and Applications (2012; with L. R. Gay and P. Airasian), now in its 10th edition.

 

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson College Div
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0137720475
• ISBN 13: 9780137720477
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 184