Action Research in the Classroom: Helping Teachers Assess and Improve their Work guides teacher-researchers through the process of using action research in their practice to improve students' learning and teachers' teaching. The book uses actual classroom examples to assist aspiring, new, and veteran teachers and those who support them (administrators, department chairpersons, and mentors) in using a six-step process L.E.A.D.E.R. to successfully accomplish and share research conducted by actual classroom teachers. Each step in the L.E.A.D.E.R. process -- (1) L=Look at the Problem, (2) E=Examine what we know; (3) A=Acquire knowledge of school problem-solving; (4) D=Devise a plan for improvement; (5) E=Execute the plan; and, (6) R=Repeat steps and processes as needed -- can guide teachers, administrators, and even parents - and students - in solving their own problems and improving their learning and teaching.
Preface PART I. UNDERSTANDING THE PROCESS Chapter 1: Improving Teacher Preparation and Practices Chapter 2: Understanding Teachers and Improving Life in the Classroom Chapter 3: Principals' Role in Supporting Research & Improving Practices for New Teachers PART II. SIX STEPS IN THE PROCESS OF L.E.A.D.E.R. Chapter 4: Building a Program for Teachers and Students: Six Steps to Becoming a Classroom L.E.A.D.E.R. Chapter 5: Looking at the Problem Chapter 6: Examining What's Known Chapter 7: Acquiring New Knowledge through Action Research Chapter 8: Devising Plans for School Improvement: Action Research in Action Chapter 9: Executing & Evaluating the PLAN: How to Start and Make It Work Chapter 10: Repeating the Steps as Needed: Helping Teachers Implement Change and Share Findings PART III. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS OF ACTION RESEARCH Chapter 11: Samples and Examples of Action Research Chapter 12: RESEARCH on the RESEARCH: What Works in Action Research & What Pitfalls to Avoid Testimonials About the Authors
Preface PART I. UNDERSTANDING THE PROCESS Chapter 1: Improving Teacher Preparation and Practices Chapter 2: Understanding Teachers and Improving Life in the Classroom Chapter 3: Principals' Role in Supporting Research & Improving Practices for New Teachers PART II. SIX STEPS IN THE PROCESS OF L.E.A.D.E.R. Chapter 4: Building a Program for Teachers and Students: Six Steps to Becoming a Classroom L.E.A.D.E.R. Chapter 5: Looking at the Problem Chapter 6: Examining What's Known Chapter 7: Acquiring New Knowledge through Action Research Chapter 8: Devising Plans for School Improvement: Action Research in Action Chapter 9: Executing & Evaluating the PLAN: How to Start and Make It Work Chapter 10: Repeating the Steps as Needed: Helping Teachers Implement Change and Share Findings PART III. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS OF ACTION RESEARCH Chapter 11: Samples and Examples of Action Research Chapter 12: RESEARCH on the RESEARCH: What Works in Action Research & What Pitfalls to Avoid Testimonials About the Authors
