Power of Practice-Based Literacy Research - A Tool for Teachers

"Pause and Reflect" boxes to give the reader space to apply concepts to their own work as practice-based researchers. Perfect for literacy specialists, coaches and consultants in literacy, ELA/literacy teachers, as well as preservice teachers and students, this book is a comprehensive and engaging guide to using research as a means to transform classrooms"--

List of contents

Part I. Background on Practice-Based Research 1. What Is Research, and What Counts as Research? 2. Why Should Classroom Teachers Engage in Research? 3. The Roots of Practice-Based Research: Action Research 4. The Roots of Practice-Based Research: Design-Development Research 5. The Roots of Practice-Based Research: Transformative Research 6. Drawing Between and Across: Practice-Based Research Part II. Conducting Practice-Based Research 7. Formulating Research Questions in Practice-Based Research 8. Situating Your Research Alongside the Work of Others 9. Designing Your Study 10. Interacting With Your Data 11 Sharing Your Work With Others 12 The Practice-Based Researcher: Making the Road by Walking

About the author

Misty Sailors is a professor of language and literacy studies and Chair of the Department of Teacher Education and Administration at the University of North Texas, USA.
James V. Hoffman is a professor of language and literacy studies and the Meadows Chair for Excellence in Education in the Department of Teacher Education and Administration at the University of North Texas, USA.

Summary

Accessible and inviting, this book showcases how teachers and literacy coaches can use research as a tool to teach literacy effectively and with intention. Chapters feature a wealth of tools, examples, and strategies that make key concepts in literacy research refreshing and practical.

Product details

• Authors: James V. Hoffman, Hoffman James V., Misty Sailors, Misty (The University of Texas At San Ant Sailors, Sailors Misty
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2019
• EAN: 9780367177577
• ISBN: 978-0-367-17757-7
• No. of pages: 188
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Adult education; EDUCATION / General, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Literacy, Teaching skills and techniques, Teaching skills & techniques, Teaching of a specific subject, Higher & further education, tertiary education, Higher education, tertiary education, Literacy strategies, Educational strategies and policy, EDUCATION / Teaching / Subjects / Language Arts