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March 29, 2017
Self-Study Teacher Research: Improving Your Practice Through Collaborative Inquiry
- Author
- Samaras, Anastasia P.
- Publisher
- Sage Publications, Inc., Thousand Oaks, CA
- ISBN
- 9781412972079
- Table of Contents
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Preface
Acknowledgments
List of Tables
Part I: The 6 Ws of Self-Study Research
ch. 1 Understanding Self-Study: What and Why
ch. 2 Overview of the Self-Study Process: What and How
ch. 3 The Self-Study Community: When and Where and Who
ch. 4 The Self-Study Research Methodology: Why and How
ch. 5 Self-Study Methods: Why and How
Part II: Your Self-Study Project
ch. 6 Design
ch. 7 Protect
ch. 8 Organize Data
ch. 9 Collect Data
ch. 10 Analyze Data
ch. 11 Assess Research Quality
ch. 12 Write
ch. 13 Present and Publish
Appendix A: Sample of a Self-Study Teacher Research Exemplar Brief Highlighting Five Foci
Appendix B: Self-Study is Not Just for Classroom Teachers
Glossary
References
Index
About the Author
The first textbook to offer novice and experienced teachers guidelines for the “how” and “why” of self-study teacher research
Designed to help pre- and in-service teachers plan, implement, and assess a manageable self-study research project, this unique textbook covers the foundation, history, theoretical underpinnings, and methods of self-study research. Author Anastasia Samaras encourages readers to think deeply about both the “how” and the “why” of this essential professional development tool as they pose questions and formulate personal theories to improve professional practice.
Written in a reader-friendly style and filled with interactive activities and examples, the book helps teachers every step of the way as they learn and refine research skills; conduct a literature review; design a research study; work in validation groups; collect and analyze data; interpret findings; develop skills in peer critique and review; and write, present, and publish their studies.
Key Features
• A Self-Study Project Planner assists teachers in understanding both the details and process of conducting self-study research.
• A Critical Friends Portfolio includes innovative critical collaborative inquiries to support the completion of a high quality final research project.
• Advice from the most senior self-study academics working in the U.S. and internationally is included, along with descriptions of the self-study methodology that has been refined over time.
• Examples demonstrate the connections between self-study research, teachers’ professional growth, and their students’ learning.
• Tables, charts, and visuals help readers see the big picture and stay organized.
(From the Publisher)
Designed to help pre- and in-service teachers plan, implement, and assess a manageable self-study research project, this unique textbook covers the foundation, history, theoretical underpinnings, and methods of self-study research. Author Anastasia Samaras encourages readers to think deeply about both the “how” and the “why” of this essential professional development tool as they pose questions and formulate personal theories to improve professional practice.
Written in a reader-friendly style and filled with interactive activities and examples, the book helps teachers every step of the way as they learn and refine research skills; conduct a literature review; design a research study; work in validation groups; collect and analyze data; interpret findings; develop skills in peer critique and review; and write, present, and publish their studies.
Key Features
• A Self-Study Project Planner assists teachers in understanding both the details and process of conducting self-study research.
• A Critical Friends Portfolio includes innovative critical collaborative inquiries to support the completion of a high quality final research project.
• Advice from the most senior self-study academics working in the U.S. and internationally is included, along with descriptions of the self-study methodology that has been refined over time.
• Examples demonstrate the connections between self-study research, teachers’ professional growth, and their students’ learning.
• Tables, charts, and visuals help readers see the big picture and stay organized.
(From the Publisher)