A Short Guide to Action Research - Softcover

This compact, user-friendly text provides everything a pre-service or in-service teacher needs to know to conduct an action research project, in a clear, step-by-step presentation. This text 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. This text can be used for simple action research projects or for masters theses and dissertations. More examples, ideas for possible research questions, many new forms and graphics have been added to this edition. There are also many new strategies and examples of projects that can be used for professional growth and development included with this edition.

Andrew Johnson is Professor of Holistic Education in the Department of Educational Studies: Special Populations at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Here he specializes in gifted education, holistic education, literacy instruction, academic and professional writing, and spiritual intelligence. He worked for 9 years in the public schools as a second grade teacher, wrestling coach and as a gifted education coordinator before moving into higher education. His most recent books include Making Connections with Elementary and Middle School Social Studies published by Sage Publications and The Inner Curriculum: Classroom Activities to Develop Emotional Intelligence published by Royal Fireworks Press. He can be reached for comment at: andrew.johnson@mnsu.edu. For information related to workshops and professional development opportunities go to: www.teachergrowth.com