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9781843123217

Action Research for Teachers: A Practical Guide

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  • ISBN13:

    9781843123217

  • ISBN10:

    1843123215

  • Format: Nonspecific Binding
  • Copyright: 2005-06-29
  • Publisher: David Fulton Pub

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Assuming no prior knowledge of research methods and techniques, this book is the perfect companion for teachers at all levels undergoing professional development who need to enhance their formal reflection skills. Providing a detailed explanation of what action research is and its importance in terms of whole school development, this book invites the teachers to try out educational research for themselves and adopt an investigative attitude that will help improve and evaluate practice. It includes: Support and guidance that help you tackle key issues "Real-life" practical case studies that underline what action research is and how it can be effectively used.

Table of Contents

Preface vii
Introduction What is action research and why should you do it? 1(5)
Thinking about what you need to do
6(20)
Drawing up action plans
26(18)
Putting your plans into action
44(17)
Monitoring, gathering and interpreting data
61(30)
Case story 1 How can I help my students to improve their English?
77(4)
Ma Hong
Case story 2 How can I help two students improve their confidence in learning English?
81(5)
Gong Lixia
Case story 3 In loco parentis: should teachers be parents too?
86(5)
Lisa Percy
Evaluating your research: a case for teachers' self-evaluation
91(8)
Letting your voice be heard: a case for whole-school evaluation
99(11)
Sharing and disseminating your work
110(14)
Case story 4 How can I help to promote sustainable educational development at China's Experimental Centre for Educational Action Research in Foreign Languages Teaching?
120(4)
Moira Laidlaw
End word 124(2)
References 126(7)
Index 133

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