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- English
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Essentials of Research Methods in Education
About this book
This book provides a comprehensive overview of research methods, supported by examples from a range of educational fields, along with pragmatic advice and guidance on how to undertake educational research. Using the concept of research as a 'quest', this book takes you on a journey from planning stages, through data collection to analysis, to writing up your findings, at each stage exploring the principles and practice that can support your own educational research projects. Academic understanding is combined with practical commentary to show how conceptual ideas are used in practice. Case studies throughout the book highlight the power of educational research to shine a light on important social issues. This is essential reading for students on all education courses that include a research methods module or project. Scott Buckler PhD is an independent academic, Chartered Teacher and Chartered Psychologist.
Harriett Moore is a school-based practitioner with a broad background in research.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Endorsements
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Expanded Contents
- Illustration List
- Table List
- Illustration List
- About the authors
- Acknowledgements
- Use of language
- Preface
- Section 1 Introduction to educational research
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Perspectives and philosophy
- 3 Sociocultural context
- 4 Research design stages
- Section 2 Initial considerations
- 5 The literature review
- 6 Research designs
- 7 Ethics
- 8 Specifying your research focus
- Section 3 Methodological considerations, methods and analysis
- 9 Quantitative considerations and methods
- 10 Qualitative considerations and methods
- 11 Mixed methodologies and mixed approaches
- 12 Quantitative analysis and presentation
- 13 Qualitative analysis and presentation
- Section 4 Engaging with your own research
- 14 Structuring the research
- 15 A return to the beginning
- Glossary
- References
- Index