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Practical Action Research: A Collection of Articles
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by Richard A. Schmuck (Editor)
Richard A. Schmuck
Practical Action Research: A Collection of Articles
248
by Richard A. Schmuck (Editor)
Richard A. Schmuck
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Overview
Reflecting the editor's extensive experience, recent developments, and insights from experts, this updated collection helps educators engage in action research to improve educational outcomes.
Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781412962865 |
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Publisher: | SAGE Publications |
Publication date: | 08/27/2008 |
Edition description: | Second Edition |
Pages: | 248 |
Product dimensions: | 7.20(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.90(d) |
About the Author
Richard A. Schmuck is professor emeritus at the University of Oregon, where he chaired the dissertations of 132 doctoral students who are from all parts of the world. He taught thousands of other educators worldwide about action research, group dynamics, and organization development. He has served on the faculties of the University of Michigan, Temple University, and Leuven University (Belgium), was the first president of the International Association for the Study of Cooperation in Education. Schmuck is a visiting Professor at Arizona State University-West.
Schmuck is the author of 20 books and 190 articles. His best-known book is Group Processes in the Classroom (with Patricia Schmuck), now in its eighth edition. He received The Stevens Award from the Northwest Women in Educational Administration to honor his support of women in administration and his "commitment to equity, justice, and democracy. " He received the Campbell Lifetime Achievement Award from the University Council on Educational Administration for "superior scholarship, distinguished service, and recognized international leadership" and "to celebrate an extraordinary and generous career." Schmuck continues to teach, consult, and write.
Table of Contents
PrefaceAcknowledgmentsAbout the EditorAbout the ContributorsPart I. Defining Action Research1. Writers Develop Skills Through Collaboration: An Action Research Approach - Kate Ferguson-Patrick2. Educational Action Research - Ken ZeichnerPart II. Understanding Action Research3. The Unexpected Journey: Renewing Our Commitment to Students Through Educational Action Research - Helen Meyer, Bennyce Hamilton, Steve Kroeger, Stephanie Stewart, Mary Brydon-Miller4. Action Research: Three Approaches - Emily F. CalhounExemplary Project: The Effectiveness of Spalding Instruction for Spelling Performance - Margo S. O’NeillExemplary Project: The Business Managers’ Network: Action Research to Improve Business Capacities of Colorado Charter Schools - Lori GrantExemplary Project: Improving Schoolwide Communication Through a New School Web Site: Responsive Action Research - Heidi MitchellPart III. Implementing Action Research5. Creating a School for David: A Principal’s Narrative - Eleanor A. PerryExemplary Project: Proactive Action Research to Build Leadership for a Charter School’s Success - Lillian Thomas-WilsonExemplary Project: Examining the Impact of External Building Coaches on Teachers - Betsy ApolitoExemplary Project: Implementing Strategies to Reduce Dropout Rates of At-Risk Youth in an Online Learning Environment - Jill Gaitens6. Using Action Research to Assess Instruction - Carole Schulte Johnson, Inga Kromann-KellyExemplary Project: Singapore Math: Action Research on a Curriculum Change, Student Achievement, and Teacher Efficacy - Barbara J. DarrochExemplary Project: Increasing Math Achievement of Title 1 Middle School Students - Tatyana Chayka7. Action Research for School Improvement - Emily F. CalhounExemplary Project: Action Research on Middle School Mathematics Instruction Differentiated by Student Gender - Joshua Jordan8. What Happens When a School District Supports Action Research - Cathy Caro-Bruce, Jennifer Mc CreadieExemplary Project: Professional Development as a Tool to Enhance Teacher Quality in Charter Schools - Ricci Rodriquez-Elkins9. Using Action Research to Solve Instructional Challenges in Inclusive Elementary School Settings - Christine L. Salisbury, Linda L. Wilson, Tabetha J. Swartz, Mary M. Palombaro, Jami WasselExemplary Project: Math Fact Memorization in a Highly Sequenced Elementary Mathematics Curriculum - Kelli Kreienkamp10. Using Action Research as a Collaborative Process to Enhance Educators’ and Families’ Knowledge and Skills for Youth With Emotional or Behavioral Disorders - Douglas CheneyExemplary Project: Building Blocks to Healthy Emotions: A Parenting Program to Improve the Emotional Health of Low-Income Children - Verree Laughlin11. Action Research in Action: Curricular Articulation and Integrated Instruction - Douglas E. ArnoldPart IV. Studying Action ResearchExemplary Project: Initiating a Collaborative Action Research Project: From Choosing a School to Planning the Work on an Issue - Eva Espido BelloExemplary Project: Self-Reflection in Essay Writing: An Action Research Project - Ronald Bergez12. Promoting Quality for Teacher Action Research: Lessons Learned From Science Teachers’ Action Research - Brenda M. Capobianco, Allen Feldman13. Schoolwide Action Research: Findings From Six Years of Study - Lew Allen, Emily F. Calhoun14. Ecology and Ethics in Participatory Collaborative Action Research: An Argument for the Authentic Participation of Students in Educational Research - Steve CollinsIndexFrom the B&N Reads Blog
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