Beyond Actions: Psychology of Action Research for Mindful Educational Improvement

by Norijuki Inoue

Overview

Beyond Actions is a new breed of book on action research, going beyond procedural descriptions of action research and discusses psychological processes and epistemological challenges involved in planning and conducting action research. The book discusses in depth key concepts of action research and their contribution to the improvement of educational practice.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781433122552
Publisher:	Peter Lang Inc., International Academic Publishers
Publication date:	11/24/2014
Series:	Educational Psychology: Critical Pedagogical Perspectives , #28
Edition description:	2nd ed.
Pages:	207
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Noriyuki Inoue is an associate professor of educational psychology and research methods at the University of San Diego, School of Leadership and Education Sciences. He received a MEd from Harvard University and a PhD from Columbia University.

Table of Contents

Contents: Introduction: The Nature of Action Research – Examining Assumptions: New Psychology of Research – Crafting Research Questions: Journey from Within – Validity of Inquiry: Mindful Action Research Design – Grasping Needs of Reality: Objectivity vs. Subjectivity – Letting Others Live within You: The Spirit of Working Together – Your Actions and Beyond: The Path to Self-Transformation – Reflection, Ego, and Mindfulness: A Way of Letting Go – A Meta-Framework: Redefining Educational Research – What’s Next? Completing the Circle.