Research for Educators : 2nd Edition

Research for Educators : 2nd Edition

 
Research plays a powerful role in shaping effective teaching and learning experiences. By demystifying the research process, Research for Educators assists readers to develop and use research skills in a range of educational contexts. This introductory text steps the reader through the research process from identifying an initial question for research through to communicating the findings. It encourages educators to become discerning consumers of research, as well as active participants, in order to make informed decisions about classroom practices.

Using examples from their own work in a range of educational fields, the authors explore the practices required to conduct quality research that is valid, reliable, ethical useful and socially responsible. Throughout, they emphasise the link between reflective practice and being a researcher in the classroom.

New to the Edition
  • Now discusses the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, showing how the study of research connects to the professional expectations that educators are required to meet
  • Contains more emphasis throughout on ethics in educational research, a vital consideration for all researchers
  • Given the professional skills required by teachers, this edition includes a greater focus on action research
  • Covers a wider range of ways of communicating educational research in Chapter 9, including oral presentations and the use of social media
  • To help readers learn new terminology, key terms are highlighted and their definitions are located in the margins for easy reference
  • 'Review and reflect' questions at the end of chapters act as a revision tool to emphasise key points from the material
  • New resources for instructors include PowerPoint slides and artwork from the text


About the Authors

Lisa Kervin is Associate Professor in Language and Literacy at the University of Wollongong and a member of the Early Start Research Institute. She has taught across the primary grades and has been employed in consultancy roles within New South Wales education systems. Her current research interests include young children and writing, digital play, and the development and implementation of the Australian Curriculum: English.

Dr Wilma Vialle is an Associate Professor in Educational Psychology and Gifted Education in the Faculty of Education at the University of Wollongong. She is the author of several books, chapters and articles on child psychology and gifted education. Her major research interests are in intelligence and giftedness with a particular emphasis on equity issues.

Steven Howard is Lecturer at the University of Wollongong and an associate member of the Early Start Research Institute. His research in the area of educational and cognitive-developmental psychology investigates the development of domain-general cognitive processes in the preschool and primary school years, and the educational implications of these changing cognitive capacities.

Jan Herrington is Professor of Education at Murdoch University.Jan's recent research focuses on authentic learning, mobile learning and design-based research.

Tony Okely is Director of the Early Start Research Institute and a Professorial Fellow at the University of Wollongong. His research interests are in interventions to improve motor development, promoting physical activity and preventing unhealthy weight gain in children and adolescents.

Specifications:

  • ISBN : 9780170352826
  • Product Type : Book
  • Format : Paperback
  • Author : Lisa Kervin
  • Language : ENG
  • Country of Publication : AU
GTIN: 9780170352826

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