Arts-based Research Methods for Educational Researchers

Arts-Based Research Methods for Educational Researchers is a book for early-career and established scholars who aim to use the arts to spark new ideas and empower participants in educational research. It will allow readers to conduct arts-based research in their own projects.

The book starts with a brief history of the arts in research, going on to provide an in-depth understanding of the philosophical foundations of arts-based research ― different research designs, material preparation, ethical considerations, data collection, analysis and reporting. Chapters highlight the impact of arts-based research, how it can be used to facilitate positive changes in educational research, practice, and policymaking. Tian suggests avenues for those who want to further develop these methods, guiding readers to reflect on their positionality and ethical issues involved in the research process.

This insightful book is ideal for early career and experienced educational researchers who use qualitative methods in their inquiries. It offers a reader-friendly guide to methodology for scholars, educators as well as undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Dr Meng Tian is Associate Professor of Educational Leadership at the University of Birmingham, UK. Her interest lies in applying innovative research methods to study complex leadership, power, and social justice issues in education.