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Action Research in Education: A Practical Guide

Description:

Acclaimed as a text and professional development tool, this user-friendly resource has now been revised and updated, and offers expanded coverage of collaborative action research (CAR) and participatory action research (PAR). Preservice and inservice educators get crucial step-by-step guidance for conducting classroom- and school-based studies to improve their instructional practices. Organized to mirror the full cycle of action research, the book provides balanced coverage of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches. Vivid vignettes and examples illustrate research approaches for a range of teaching and learning situations, school subjects, and age groups (PreK–12). Readers learn how research approaches are driven by the research question, as well as how to develop data collection strategies; design and/or evaluate assessment tools; interpret, analyze, report, and implement study results; and design a new cycle of research that builds on the previous one.
 
New to This Edition
  • In-depth descriptions of CAR and PAR--which enable groups of teachers to work together to solve problems in a classroom or school--plus examples of both throughout the book.
  • Expanded or new discussions (with examples) of such topics as how research approaches and methods are driven by the research question, how to assess different types of reliability and validity, the differences between analysis and interpretation, and how to use sequential cycles of research for continuous improvement and professional development.
  • Fully updated references and resources.
Pedagogical Features
  • Both individual and group exercises and activities in every chapter.
  • New and updated checklists and guidelines that enable busy educators to self-assess the progress and quality of their studies.
  • Sample templates to assist in development of research instruments.
  • Example boxes illustrating the components of an action research report.
  • Summary tables highlighting key aspects of different research strategies.
  • Chapter summaries (now shorter for ease of use) and suggestions for further reading.


Editorial Reviews

Review

"A solid overview of the essential components of action research, presented in a scholarly yet reader-friendly way. This text is excellent for our Master of Literacy program. It clearly depicts the six cyclical steps of action research, showing how research can continuously build our understanding of what works and what needs to be changed or adjusted. Unlike other action research texts that align only with qualitative research, the book discusses fundamentals of both qualitative and quantitative methods. The authors' emphasis on using the research questions to determine the research method(s) acknowledges the complexity of practitioner-based research. Practical and empowering, this book describes not only how to identify problems in educational settings, but also how to seek solutions through the cycle of research."--Cheryl A. Kreutter, PhD, School of Education, State University of New York at Geneseo

"I used this book for several years as the primary text for an online graduate course, Action Research, which serves as a capstone for master's of education students. From the opening pages, the authors set the stage for understanding action research as an important approach to making classroom decisions based on systematically collected data. The pedagogical features such as vignettes and exercises are a strength of the book. There is a clear attempt to access textual, visual, and hands-on channels of learning. Self-quizzes allow for guided review."--John H. Yoder, PhD, Core Faculty in Education (retired), Concordia University–Portland

"I have reviewed a number of action research texts, and, time and again, I return to Efron and Ravid’s book. It is simply the best available. With excellent content and depth, the text guides educators to conduct cycles of inquiry in their schools. It includes rich examples, tables, and figures to illustrate key concepts, as well as checklists to support action researchers."--Kimberly Kappler Hewitt, PhD, Division of Research, Discovery, and Innovation, School of Education, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

"This is an excellent introductory text for the novice action researcher. The authors cover both qualitative and quantitative methods and offer advice on using already existing assessment data in action research studies. The text is practical and applicable to a wide variety of educational contexts."--Linnea Rademaker, PhD, School of Educational Leadership, Abilene Christian University

"The book contains everything that I need in terms of content--it is a great introduction to action research. The writing style is its biggest strength. Many students are nervous about beginning to do research, and this book helps by presenting a step-by-step approach."--Eugene Geist, PhD, Department of Teacher Education, Ohio University

“If you are teaching a research class to novice researchers, especially those in education, I would highly recommend this book for its practical approach, and the emphasis on writing and the use of assessment data. Teachers are often overwhelmed with available data in their classrooms and schools/m-/understanding as well as the data. This book provides much needed practical instructions for both issues.” (on the first edition) ―
Inquiry in Education Published On: 2013-07-01

About the Author

Sara Efrat Efron, EdD, is Professor of Education at National Louis University, where she teaches courses in qualitative research, curriculum studies, and foundations of education to preservice, inservice, and doctoral students. Dr. Efron's areas of interest include teacher research, the role of the teacher's personal voice, and moral democratic education.

Ruth Ravid, PhD, is Professor Emerita of Education at National Louis University. Her areas of interest include educational research, action research, assessment, and school-university collaboration. Dr. Ravid is the author of several books, including Practical Statistics for Educators.

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars Book is useful for anyone in a classroom

M.R. · May 5, 2025

Purchased for a class. It was very useful. I was able to complete the course and learn more about action research in the classroom. Trying to change classroom behaviors, or academics.... This might be a pathway to conducting research with results that can be applied in real-time. Quick adjustments, real results.

5.0 out of 5 stars book

l. · March 15, 2025

excellent book filled with relevant information on action research.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Customer Service

S. · June 22, 2020

I appreciate the customer service I received. Thank you.

3.0 out of 5 stars I’m reselling this book now on ebay

S.H. · January 6, 2024

It did its job and I made an A in my class! Anyone buying this book probably has to for school! Good luck with your classes!

1.0 out of 5 stars No time left to replace

J.K. · August 26, 2021

I ordered this book for a master class that starts on August 30th. It was delivered while I was out of town. It had some sort of goo stuck to it that was pink and smelled like strawberries, even though the plastic packaging was not damaged. I do not have enough time to return it and have it replaced. Do better!

5.0 out of 5 stars Arrived quickly

L. · November 11, 2024

The bookCame quick and met the needs of my college course

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to read

P. · September 5, 2020

An incredibly helpful step-by-step guide to action research. I highly recommend getting this book if you are starting your career as an educator.

Action Research in Education: A Practical Guide

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Action Research in Education: A Practical Guide-0
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Imported From: United States

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Description:

Acclaimed as a text and professional development tool, this user-friendly resource has now been revised and updated, and offers expanded coverage of collaborative action research (CAR) and participatory action research (PAR). Preservice and inservice educators get crucial step-by-step guidance for conducting classroom- and school-based studies to improve their instructional practices. Organized to mirror the full cycle of action research, the book provides balanced coverage of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches. Vivid vignettes and examples illustrate research approaches for a range of teaching and learning situations, school subjects, and age groups (PreK–12). Readers learn how research approaches are driven by the research question, as well as how to develop data collection strategies; design and/or evaluate assessment tools; interpret, analyze, report, and implement study results; and design a new cycle of research that builds on the previous one.
 
New to This Edition
  • In-depth descriptions of CAR and PAR--which enable groups of teachers to work together to solve problems in a classroom or school--plus examples of both throughout the book.
  • Expanded or new discussions (with examples) of such topics as how research approaches and methods are driven by the research question, how to assess different types of reliability and validity, the differences between analysis and interpretation, and how to use sequential cycles of research for continuous improvement and professional development.
  • Fully updated references and resources.
Pedagogical Features
  • Both individual and group exercises and activities in every chapter.
  • New and updated checklists and guidelines that enable busy educators to self-assess the progress and quality of their studies.
  • Sample templates to assist in development of research instruments.
  • Example boxes illustrating the components of an action research report.
  • Summary tables highlighting key aspects of different research strategies.
  • Chapter summaries (now shorter for ease of use) and suggestions for further reading.


Editorial Reviews

Review

"A solid overview of the essential components of action research, presented in a scholarly yet reader-friendly way. This text is excellent for our Master of Literacy program. It clearly depicts the six cyclical steps of action research, showing how research can continuously build our understanding of what works and what needs to be changed or adjusted. Unlike other action research texts that align only with qualitative research, the book discusses fundamentals of both qualitative and quantitative methods. The authors' emphasis on using the research questions to determine the research method(s) acknowledges the complexity of practitioner-based research. Practical and empowering, this book describes not only how to identify problems in educational settings, but also how to seek solutions through the cycle of research."--Cheryl A. Kreutter, PhD, School of Education, State University of New York at Geneseo

"I used this book for several years as the primary text for an online graduate course, Action Research, which serves as a capstone for master's of education students. From the opening pages, the authors set the stage for understanding action research as an important approach to making classroom decisions based on systematically collected data. The pedagogical features such as vignettes and exercises are a strength of the book. There is a clear attempt to access textual, visual, and hands-on channels of learning. Self-quizzes allow for guided review."--John H. Yoder, PhD, Core Faculty in Education (retired), Concordia University–Portland

"I have reviewed a number of action research texts, and, time and again, I return to Efron and Ravid’s book. It is simply the best available. With excellent content and depth, the text guides educators to conduct cycles of inquiry in their schools. It includes rich examples, tables, and figures to illustrate key concepts, as well as checklists to support action researchers."--Kimberly Kappler Hewitt, PhD, Division of Research, Discovery, and Innovation, School of Education, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

"This is an excellent introductory text for the novice action researcher. The authors cover both qualitative and quantitative methods and offer advice on using already existing assessment data in action research studies. The text is practical and applicable to a wide variety of educational contexts."--Linnea Rademaker, PhD, School of Educational Leadership, Abilene Christian University

"The book contains everything that I need in terms of content--it is a great introduction to action research. The writing style is its biggest strength. Many students are nervous about beginning to do research, and this book helps by presenting a step-by-step approach."--Eugene Geist, PhD, Department of Teacher Education, Ohio University

“If you are teaching a research class to novice researchers, especially those in education, I would highly recommend this book for its practical approach, and the emphasis on writing and the use of assessment data. Teachers are often overwhelmed with available data in their classrooms and schools/m-/understanding as well as the data. This book provides much needed practical instructions for both issues.” (on the first edition) ―
Inquiry in Education Published On: 2013-07-01

About the Author

Sara Efrat Efron, EdD, is Professor of Education at National Louis University, where she teaches courses in qualitative research, curriculum studies, and foundations of education to preservice, inservice, and doctoral students. Dr. Efron's areas of interest include teacher research, the role of the teacher's personal voice, and moral democratic education.

Ruth Ravid, PhD, is Professor Emerita of Education at National Louis University. Her areas of interest include educational research, action research, assessment, and school-university collaboration. Dr. Ravid is the author of several books, including Practical Statistics for Educators.

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars Book is useful for anyone in a classroom

M.R. · May 5, 2025

Purchased for a class. It was very useful. I was able to complete the course and learn more about action research in the classroom. Trying to change classroom behaviors, or academics.... This might be a pathway to conducting research with results that can be applied in real-time. Quick adjustments, real results.

5.0 out of 5 stars book

l. · March 15, 2025

excellent book filled with relevant information on action research.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Customer Service

S. · June 22, 2020

I appreciate the customer service I received. Thank you.

3.0 out of 5 stars I’m reselling this book now on ebay

S.H. · January 6, 2024

It did its job and I made an A in my class! Anyone buying this book probably has to for school! Good luck with your classes!

1.0 out of 5 stars No time left to replace

J.K. · August 26, 2021

I ordered this book for a master class that starts on August 30th. It was delivered while I was out of town. It had some sort of goo stuck to it that was pink and smelled like strawberries, even though the plastic packaging was not damaged. I do not have enough time to return it and have it replaced. Do better!

5.0 out of 5 stars Arrived quickly

L. · November 11, 2024

The bookCame quick and met the needs of my college course

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to read

P. · September 5, 2020

An incredibly helpful step-by-step guide to action research. I highly recommend getting this book if you are starting your career as an educator.

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