Action Research in Education: A Practical Guide

by Efron, Sara Efrat; Ravid, Ruth

• ISBN13: 9781462541614
• ISBN10: 1462541615
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781462541638
• Additional ISBN(s): 9781462509614
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2019-12-11
• Publisher: The Guilford Press
• More Book Details

About This Book

Action Research in Education: A Practical Guide

ISBN: 9781462541614

About This Book

"Action Research in Education: A Practical Guide" is a comprehensive and user-friendly resource designed for preservice and inservice educators. This second edition, written by Sara Efrat Efron and Ruth Ravid, has been revised and updated to provide essential guidance for conducting classroom- and school-based studies. The book is a valuable tool for improving instructional practices and is widely acclaimed as both a text and a professional development resource.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by educators, including teachers, administrators, and educational researchers. It is particularly beneficial for those involved in collaborative action research (CAR) and participatory action research (PAR), as it offers detailed examples and strategies for these approaches. The book is ideal for educators looking to enhance their instructional practices through systematic data collection and analysis.

History and Editions

The second edition of "Action Research in Education: A Practical Guide" was published in 2019. This edition includes expanded coverage of CAR and PAR, providing educators with a deeper understanding of how to work collaboratively to solve problems in the classroom or school. The book is organized to mirror the full cycle of action research, offering balanced coverage of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches. It includes vivid vignettes and examples that illustrate research approaches for various teaching and learning situations, school subjects, and age groups (PreK–12).

Author and Other Works

Sara Efrat Efron and Ruth Ravid are the authors of "Action Research in Education: A Practical Guide." Both authors have published numerous journal articles, book chapters, and books in the field of education. Their expertise in action research and educational methodologies makes this book a trusted resource for educators.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Coverage: The book provides step-by-step guidance on conducting classroom- and school-based studies, including developing data collection strategies, designing and evaluating assessment tools, interpreting and analyzing results, and implementing study findings.
• Collaborative Action Research (CAR) and Participatory Action Research (PAR): The book offers in-depth descriptions of CAR and PAR, enabling groups of teachers to work together to solve problems.
• Pedagogical Features: The book includes both individual and group exercises, activities in every chapter, new and updated checklists, guidelines for self-assessment, sample templates for developing research instruments, example boxes illustrating the components of an action research report, and summary tables highlighting key aspects of different research strategies.
• Updated References and Resources: The second edition includes fully updated references and resources to ensure that educators have access to the latest research and methodologies.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Paperback: ISBN-13: 9781462541614
• eBook: ISBN-13: 9781462541614 (available in PDF and Accessible ePub formats)
• Print + eBook: Available with a free digital professor copy on VitalSource (ISBN-13: 9781462541614)
• Paperback + eBook: Available with a combined price of $68.40

Publication Details

• Publisher: The Guilford Press
• Publication Date: December 11, 2019
• Number of Pages: 276
• Language: English
• Dimensions: 7â…œ" x 9¼"

Other Editions and Formats

• Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9781462541621 (published on December 11, 2019)
• eBook (VitalSource): Available with built-in study tools like highlights and more, read aloud feature, offline access, and global search capabilities.

This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for "Action Research in Education: A Practical Guide," making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.

Author Biography

Sara Efrat Efron, EdD, is Professor of Education and Director of the Doctoral Program in Curriculum, Advocacy and Policy at National Louis University. Her areas of interest include teacher research, mentoring, and moral and democratic education in times of crisis. Dr. Efron is coauthor with Ruth Ravid of Writing the Literature Review and Action Research in Education, Second Edition. She has published numerous book chapters and journal articles and presents widely at national and international conferences. She has also written several foreign-language instruction books for middle and high school students.
 
Ruth Ravid, PhD, is Professor Emerita of Education at National Louis University. Her areas of interest include educational research, action research, assessment, and school–university collaboration. Dr. Ravid has published numerous journal articles, book chapters, and books, including two practical guides coauthored with Sara Efrat Efron: Writing the Literature Review and Action Research in Education, Second Edition.
 

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Choosing and Learning about Your Research Topic
3. Approaches to Action Research
4. Developing a Plan of Action
5. Data Collection Tools
6. Using Assessment Data in Action Research
7. Data Analysis and Interpretation
8. Writing, Implementing, and Sharing the Research Findings
References
Author Index
Subject Index