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Action Research for Improving Educational Practice: A Step-by-Step Guide

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Action Research for Improving Educational Practice: A Step-by-Step Guide Whether you are a busy teacher doing research in your classroom, an undergraduate starting your research project, or a graduate student writing up your dissertation, this step-by-step guide takes you through every stage involved in carrying out action research. This book draws on Valsa Koshy’s extensive [...] Read more »

Ken-A-Vision T-29041 Research Microscope, 10× Eyepiece, Trinocular Head and Achromat Objectives

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Ken-A-Vision T-29041 Research Microscope, 10× Eyepiece, Trinocular Head and Achromat Objectives Adjustable trinocular head 4x 10x 40xS 100xS DIN achromat objectives Coaxial, double layed mechanical stage Gimbaled N.A. 1.25 condenser for high-quality bright 20W (12V) halogen kohler light 10 Year limited warranty This full-featured microscope offers durable, rugged construction and adaptability with ergonomic comfort at [...] Read more »

Educational Research: Competencies for Analysis and Applications (with MyEducationLab) (9th Edition)

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Educational Research: Competencies for Analysis and Applications (with MyEducationLab) (9th Edition) Noted for its accessible tone, clear and concise explanations, and humorous tone to demystify the oft-feared content of the research course, Gay’s text has long been noted as a classic in the field of Educational Research. A practical text focused on the skills needed [...] Read more »

Action Research: A Guide for the Teacher Researcher (4th Edition)

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Action Research: A Guide for the Teacher Researcher (4th Edition) Born of the author’s own experience working with teachers and principals, Action Research, Fourth Edition, provides a research-based step-by-step outline of how to do action research. The author guides teachers and administrators through the action research process via numerous concrete illustrations; positioning it as a [...] Read more »

PolarTREC Educational Research Project

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Alexander Dawson School teacher Melissa Barker is one of 12 teachers nationwide selected to participate in the PolarTREC Educational Research Project in Antarctica. Video by Jeremy Papasso Video Rating: 0 / 5 There are basic assumptions made in employing various research methods and the use of parametric and nonparametric statistics. It doesnt matter how complicated [...] Read more »

Educational Research: Planning, Conducting, and Evaluating Quantitative and Qualitative Research (4th Edition)

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Educational Research: Planning, Conducting, and Evaluating Quantitative and Qualitative Research (4th Edition) The clear and practical writing of Educational Research: Planning, Conducting, and Evaluating Quantitative and Qualitative Research has made this book a favorite.  In precise step-by-step language the book helps you learn how to conduct, read, and evaluate research studies.  Key changes include: expanded [...] Read more »

Action research meets narrative inquiry

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A story unfolds when Participatory Action Research triggers the development of “theory in use” or grounded theory in a military college. Reporting and sharing results triggers a narrative inquiry that bridges the narrow gap between theory and practice in discussion learning and the use of feedback to improve educational practice, Everbody has fun tonight. Everybody [...] Read more »

SLI Research, Education, Advocacy

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Since it’s inception in 2007, the Sports Legacy Institute (SLI) has made incredible strides in advocacy, education, and research of concussions and brain trauma in athletes and other at risk groups. A 501 (c) (3) organization, based out of Boston, MA, SLI has reached millions through live presentations, television, radio, and print media in order [...] Read more »