Acts as an introduction to research methods, and will be useful if you are
doing such work for the first time. It: introduces the basic principles and
practice of research methods; provides an overview of the processes involved in
Action Research; and shows you how to identify an issue, design and carry out a
course of action.Most Teaching Assistants (TAs) studying for Foundation Degrees will find
they need to engage in Action Research projects. "Doing Action Research" acts
as an introduction to research methods, and will be especially useful if you
are doing such work for the first time. It: introduces the basic principles and
practice of research methods; provides an overview of the processes involved in
Action Research; shows you how to identify an issue, design and carry out a
course of action and evaluate the impact of this action; and uses real case
studies from practicing TAs. The content of the book relates to both Early
Years and Primary settings, and there are case studies from a variety of
settings. Anyone studying for a Foundation Degree, or working towards HLTA
status, will find this book meets their needs.
