Product Description

Jean McNiff's new edition of this well established text includes a general update on the methodological discussions involved in action research and provides case study material and information on supporting action research.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #303000 in Books
• Published on: 2001-11-29
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 176 pages

From the Back Cover
Since its first publication in 1988, Action Research: Principles and Practice has become a key text in its field. Interest in the area has developed considerably in recent years, making this second edition a timely contribution.
Jean McNiff clearly describes and explains the practices of action research and its underlying values. She urges education professionals to become reflective practitioners by conducting their own research and holding themselves accountable for their own influence. This second edition also includes:
new case-study material;
additional chapters on the educational significance of action research;
an overview of current methodological discussions.
Teachers planning research in their own work settings will find this book a helpful introduction to the subject while those studying on higher degree courses will find it an indispensable resource.
This book is a valuable addition to the literature on research methods in education, and contributes to contemporary debates about