アクション・リサーチの基礎知識（第２版） All You Need to Know about Action Research （2ND）

McNiff, Jean/ Whitehead, Jack

Sage Pubns Ltd（2011/07発売）

• 製本 Paperback:紙装版/ペーパーバック版／ページ数 274 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9780857025838
• DDC分類 300.72

Full Description

What is action research? Why do action research? When should you use action research?In the second edition of All You Need to Know about Action Research, expert practitioners Jean McNiff and Jack Whitehead guide you through everything you need to know to plan and carry out a successful action research project.The book provides:- A guide to the history and philosophy underpinning action research- Comprehensive coverage of the main theoretical debates in action research- A unique understanding of how action research can help your learning and your professional practice- Practical help in planning your project- Help with writing about your research and disseminating your findings.The second edition has been thoroughly updated throughout, and now includes new real-life case studies from Education, Health and Business. A new chapter on reviewing the literature has been added and the sections on data gathering and analysis have been updated to take into account the latest technological advances.This easy-to-follow overview of action research is essential reading for students, practitioners and seasoned researchers alike.Available with Perusall-an eBook that makes it easier to prepare for classPerusall is an award-winning eBook platform featuring social annotation tools that allow students and instructors to collaboratively mark up and discuss their SAGE textbook. Backed by research and supported by technological innovations developed at Harvard University, this process of learning through collaborative annotation keeps your students engaged and makes teaching easier and more effective. Learn more.

Contents

PART ONEAction Research?The Underpinning Assumptions of Action ResearchWhere Did Action Research Come from and Where Is It Now?PART TWO: WHY DO I NEED TO KNOW?Why Do Action Research?Learning to Improve PracticeContributing to New TheoryEvaluating Your ResearchPART THREE: HOW DO I FIND OUT?Action Planning: Planning and Designing Your Action ResearchEngaging with the LiteraturesDoing Action Research: Carrying out Your Action PlanPART FOUR: HOW DO I GENERATE DataGathering, Sorting and Storing DataTurning the Data into EvidencePART Claims to KnowledgeEstablishing the Legitimacy of Your Claims to KnowledgeEngaging with the Politics of KnowledgePART SIX: HOW DO I REPRESENT ReportWriting a Report for Higher Degree AccreditationPublishing and KNOWLEDGE?Explaining the Significance of Your ResearchDeveloping New Epistemologies for Workplace Cultures of Enquiry