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This book is a modern catalyst for change in higher education I have made it required reading for doctoral students, administrators, and faculty whmust update their pedagogy traise student learning - Joseph Martin Stevenson, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Jackson State University Action research provides a process for educators tindividually and collectively study their own situations, try new practices, evaluate those innovations, adjust, and try again In this second, revised edition, Richard Schmuck demonstrates how educators at all levels can use action research timprove their professional practice and change the culture of their schools, districts, or communities He shows how educators, by reflecting on their past, present, and future professional practice, can convert frustrations intsolvable problems, and offers guidance about the potential pitfalls and challenges experienced when engaging in action research This updated workbook covers both proactive and responsive models of action research and alsincludes Easy-to-understand explanations of methods, steps, and phases A chapter devoted tquestionnaires, interviews, observations, and public documents Guidelines for both soland cooperative projects How-to worksheets that guide readers through the process Journal-writing activities at the end of every chapter Case studies of real action research projects Practical Action Research for Change is the essential tool for educators ttailor action research ttheir specific situation and improve professional practice
