The Reflective Educator′s Guide to Classroom Research: Learning to Teach and Teaching to Learn Through Practitioner Inquiry - Softcover

Nancy Fichtman Dana; Diane Yendol-Hoppey

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ISBN 10: 1412966574 ISBN 13: 9781412966573

Verlag: Corwin, 2008

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"Like all illuminating teacher inquiry, this book asks relevant and intriguing questions, the very questions teacher researchers ask most often. The authors offer a step-by-step guide to answering those questions, deeply grounded in the work of elementary, middle, and high school teacher researchers." (JoBeth Allen, Professor of Language and Literacy Education 2008-02-14)

"Whether you are a preservice, beginning, or veteran teacher or teacher educator, this is the perfect resource for deepening your understanding of teacher inquiry." (Kevin J. Berry, Professional Development Community Site Coordinator, University of Florida 2008-03-04)

"Makes classroom-based research understandable and doable as an integral part of teaching. From finding a wondering to developing a research plan to data analysis and sharing findings, the authors support teacher researchers at all levels of experience." (Gail V. Ritchie, Coleader 2008-04-28)

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Transform your teaching practice with this powerful approach to professional growth!

Teacher inquiry can play a critical role in professional staff development across all grade levels and subject areas. Now this updated bestseller offers both an in-depth examination of teacher inquiry as well as step-by-step instructions, giving prospective and practicing teachers everything they need to engage in this vital process.

Featuring helpful exercises in every chapter, this how-to guide to action research takes teachers through each stage of the process: formulating a research question, collaborating with others, collecting data, analyzing data, writing and presenting classroom research, and assessing the quality of the work. The authors also demonstrate the relationship between teacher inquiry and differentiated instruction, data-driven decision making, progress monitoring, and Response to Intervention. This revised edition includes

An updated section about professional learning communities

The latest data collection methods, including digital photos, video, blogging, and assessment measures

Simplified models for documenting inquiry results

Added examples from middle and high school settings

A new chapter on assessing inquiry projects

By learning to make the most of this essential tool, teachers can enhance their instruction and contribute significantly to improved student achievement!

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Corwin
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1412966574
• ISBN 13: 9781412966573
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Sprache: Englisch
• Auflage: 2
• Anzahl der Seiten: 240
• Herausgeber: Dana Nancy Fichtman, Yendol-Hoppey Diane