A Short Guide to Action Research

by Andrew P. Johnson

This compact, user-friendly book provides everything a teacher needs to know to conduct an action research project, in a clear, step-by-step presentation. This book guides the learner through comprehension and interpretation of both qualitative and quantitative techniques in action research methods and then describes all phases of the process, including selecting a topic; collecting, analyzing, and reporting data; reviewing the literature; and presenting the report. There are many new strategies and examples of projects that can be used for professional growth and development included with this edition, as well as more examples, ideas for possible research questions, & many new forms and graphics that have been added.

Genres: Teaching

224 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2001

Reviews

[Patrick · Rating 3 out of 5]

Actually, I've got the first or second edition.

Very helpful. Not as much deep theory--much more practical. It helped me get my mind around things. Not the end-all, be-all of action research, but very helpful for beginners like me.