This booklet discusses several types of action research, its history, and a process that may be used to engage educators in action research. Two stories from the field, written by teachers about their own reflections on the process, are given as illustrations of action research.
Teachers Investigate Their Work An introducton to action research across the professions
Action research is one of the most popular methods of professional development for teachers. It provides a practical way for teachers to uncover some of the complexities of the teaching process and thereby to improve the quality of their pupils'learning. Teachers Investigate Their Work introduced the methods and concepts of action research through examples drawn from studies carries out by teachers.
Practitioner research and Professional Development in Education
Drawing directly on the work of teachers and other professional trainers concerned with programmes for continuing professional development, this book promotes action research for practitioners so as to develop qualities of critical appraisal and analysis of practice, appropriate to professional contexts.
Offers a guide to making a difference through action research that will build readers confidence and acts as a virtual mentor to those thinking about, preparing, planning or undertaking an action research project. I thoroughly recommend it Journal of Advanced Nursing.
This is a really useful book. It is full of helpful ideas and examples and discusses the importance of research for teachers. While addressing both the why and the how of practitioner research in school settings the authors have kept closely in touch with the practical concerns of busy professionals
