基本説明
Focused on the needs of the new classroom researcher this book is a thorough and thoughtful guide to the research process.
Full Description
'This book is an excellent resource for researchers, tutors and supervisors. This is the best 'research methods' textbook I am aware of' -Sue Walters, Institute of EducationFocused on the needs of the new classroom researcher, and those studying at Masters-level on Education degree courses, School-based Research is a thorough and thoughtful guide to the research process. This second edition has been updated to provide further coverage on the best ways to approach, construct and carry out educational research within the classroom. It contextualises methodological issues alongside key ideas which teachers are likely to be concerned with, such as ability grouping, pupil voice, pupil behaviour, teaching approaches and pupil motivation. New to this edition:-A new chapter exploring how small-scale research can be undertaken with younger pupils in order to inform, understand and develop better classroom practices-Coverage of action research is now split across two chapters exploring a range of approaches, including guidance on how to apply mixed methods approaches to schools-based action research -Greater coverage of ethics, exploring key issues that need to be taken into consideration for school-based research projects Essential reading for students on Education degree programmes including a research methods component, PGCE, MEd and professional development courses. Elaine Wilson is Senior Lecturer in Science Education at the University of Cambridge.
Contents
Introductiona Reflexive Teacher - Elaine WilsonRefining the Focus for Research and Formulating a Research Question - Elaine WilsonReviewing the Literature and Writing a Literature Review - Elaine WilsonResearch with Younger Children: Issues and Approaches - Paul Warwick and Roland ChaplainPART TWO: CARRYING WilsonEthics in Educational Research - Kris StutchburyData Collection - Elaine Wilson and Alison FoxHandling Data - Elaine Wilson and Alison FoxReliability and Validity in Qualitative Research by Teacher Researchers - Michael EvansAnalysing Qualitative Data - Michael EvansTaking a Quantitative Approach - Mark WinterbottomAnalysing Quantitative Data - Ros McLellanWriting about Your Research - Elaine WilsonPART THREE: METHODOLOGIESWhat Is Educational Action Research? - Elaine WilsonHow to Do Action Research - Elaine WilsonThe Case Study - Helen DemetriouBuilding Theory from Data: Grounded Theory - Keith S TaberPART FOUR: PARADIGMSBeyond Positivism: 'Scientific' Research into Education - Keith S TaberInterpretivism: Meeting Our Selves in Research - Christine CounsellConclusionGlossaryReferencesIndex
