Learning to Research and Researching to Learn - An Educator''s Guide

An essential introduction to developing research skills and conducting practitioner research in the field of education.

List of contents

1. Introduction to education research and practitioner research: what is it and why do it?; 2. The decision to research: what is involved?; 3. Conducting practitioner research in school contexts: considerations, practicalities and ethics; 4. Engaging with research: reading and critiquing literature; 5. Approaches to study design: from research question to planning the research process; 6. Data collection instruments: designing and administering; 7. Organising and analysing data; 8. Synthesis and discussion of findings; 9. Disseminating practitioner research; 10. Challenges, opportunities and outcomes of practitioner research; 11. Professionalism

About the author

Annette Hilton was Associate Professor of Research Leadership at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and remains associated with UTS in an honorary capacity. She was a secondary school teacher and head of department for 20 years. She was previously Associate Professor of Science Education at the Danish School of Education, Aarhus University, Copenhagen.Geoff Hilton is a Lecturer in the School of Education at the University of Queensland, where he teaches in the undergraduate and masters programs for initial teacher education. He was a primary school teacher for many years before completing his PhD and moving to academia.

Summary

Learning to Research and Researching to Learn is an essential introduction to developing research skills and conducting practitioner research in the field of education.

Product details

• Authors: Annette Hilton, Annette (University of Technology Hilton, Geoff Hilton, Geoff (University of Queensland) Hilton, Hilton Annette, Hilton Geoff
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.07.2020
• EAN: 9781108729079
• ISBN: 978-1-108-72907-9
• No. of pages: 236
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > General, dictionaries; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; Education, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Research, EDUCATION / Professional Development, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Statistics, REFERENCE / Research, teacher training, Teaching skills and techniques, Social research & statistics, Teaching skills & techniques, Social research and statistics, Research methods: general, EDUCATION / Teacher Training & Certification, EDUCATION / Teaching / Methods & Strategies