Researching Education - Perspectives and Techniques

This book provides the reader with an introduction to the world of educational research. A two-pronged approach is adopted: to help the reader understand the concepts and terminology widely used in educational research and a range of methodological issues; and to provide the reader with guidance on initiating and implementing research studies. In this highly accessible book, the authors consider the perspectives, concepts and techniques in common usage in the field of research, and the variety of approaches that may be taken in researching different subjects. A glossary is also provided covering the relevant terms and concepts referred to and used in current educational research.

List of contents

1. Introduction to Research 2. Educational Research: Mapping the Domain 3. Educational Research: Nature and Process 4. Educational Research: A Short History 5. Approaches to Researching Education 6. Research Tools in Education 7. Educational Research Planning 8. Statistical Concepts and Educational Research 9. Researching Education: The Teacher and Research Glossary of Educational Research Terms

About the author

Kanka Mallick, Gajendra Verma

Summary

This book provides the reader with an introduction to the world of educational research, helping the reader understand the terminology and issues and providing guidance on initiating and implementing research studies.

Product details

• Authors: Kanka Mallick, Mallick Kanka, Gajendra Verma, Verma Gajendra
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 28.08.1998
• EAN: 9780750705318
• ISBN: 978-0-7507-0531-8
• No. of pages: 228
• Weight: 420 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > General, dictionaries; EDUCATION / General, Education, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Research, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Statistics, Social research and statistics, Education / Educational sciences / Pedagogy