Table of Contents

Getting to Know Action Research What Is This Thing Called Action Research? Getting to Grips with Perspectives and Models Doing Action Research Getting Started on an Action Research Project Collecting, Collating and Conversing with Data Dealing with Literature Using Data: Making Sense and Making Claims Writing Up an Action Research Project Sharing Action Research Conclusion: Sharing and Promting Action Research References Index

About the Author

Mary McAteer is Director of the Mathematics Specialist Teacher (MaST) programme at Edge Hill University

Reviews

'This structured and accessible book, with excellent case studies, will give confidence to anyone embarking on an action research project'
-Professor Ken Jones, Dean of Humanities, Swansea Metropolitan University

'Masterly in its lucidity, this text contextualises Action Research in the fiedl of Education Practice; and is therefore a valuable resource in both professional learning and improved professional practice'
-Effie Maclellan, Research Professor in Education, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow

'An engaging, clearly written, and helpfully structured articulation of how AR can be implemented and practised in order to make a difference within educational contexts'
-Dr Stephen Parker, University of Worcester

'Will assist practitioner researchers to develop a profound and critical understanding of this approach'
-Professor Marion Jones, Liverpool John Moores University

For anyone completing or interested in action research, this book would provide you with a clear and comprehensive guide to approaching your project and would serve as a useful reference tool.