While written for mastersÆ students in any Educational Leadership concentration, this is a core text for departments that teach action research as a primary research methodology or a supplemental text for those that place it in a range of research methods
The book provides a readable overview of the PAR process similar tprofessional learning communities in schools Its design reaches out tvisual learners as graphic elements guide graduate students through the research methods they need tsuccessfully complete rigorous projects
The results of the original PAR study and continued work with educational leaders lead us tbelieve that this approach ultimately produces the results school leaders seek and appreciate
Key Features:
Clear process through both the PAR steps employing a research logic model throughout
This benefits the graduate student or educational leader by leading them tdata driven outcomes that are valid, credible and reliableGraphic elements guide the reader through the process and aid the visual learner in keeping track of the concepts behind the theory
Reflective questions precede each section This increases the reflective practices and routines of the reader as appropriate tthe PAR process
Tasks, written for both groups and individuals, aid participatory teams in working towards consensus and strong research designs
Practitioner stories make the lessons real and ease the emotional unease that come from tackling research practices the first time
Intended Audience: This book represents the evolution of PAR from a soft science ta process appropriate for educators in todayÆs data driven environments or for graduate students whose thesis needs tpass the recommendations of professors steeped in positivist traditions
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