Practical Research Methods in Education: An Early Researcher's Critical Guide by

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This book offers detailed illustration of a range of data-collection methods and approaches used in educational research; drawing on the research, practical experiences and reflections of active researchers it is ideal for anyone deciding on the best approach and methodology for their own investigations.

FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description

Practical Research Methods in Education is a hands-on guide which critically explores and scrutinizes research methods used in educational enquiry. Drawing on the research, practical experience and reflections of active researchers, each chapter offers explanations, examples, tasks for students to undertake and suggestions for further reading, all of which are designed to strengthen understanding of practical methods of data collection in educational and social-science research. This insightful book offers: Detailed illustration of a range of data-collection methods and approaches used in educational research Chapters written by active researchers, experienced in addressing challenges of carrying out practical research in education Examples, study tasks and suggestions for further reading in each chapter An exploration of critical reflection and decision-making in relation to research methodology in education Close attention to research ethicsExploring practical methods of data-collection for educational and social-science research, Practical Research Methods in Education is a unique and valuable resource for any students interested and engaged in the planning and completion of their own investigations.

Author Biography

Mike Lambert was Principal Lecturer in Education at the University of Wolverhampton, UK, where he developed a two-year undergraduate course on doing educational research. He has supervised the research work of many undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Table of Contents

Contents; List of figures and tables; Contributors; Foreword; Editor's introduction; 1. Using questionnaires; 2. Using interviews; 3. Observations; 4. Involving children; 5. Using video as data; 6. Using quantitative data; 7. Document analysis; 8. 'Doing text': Madness in the methods; 9. Q-methodology: A science of subjectivity; 10. Mosaic: Participatory research in the early years; 11. Ethnography; 12. Case study; 13. Grounded theory; Closing words; Index

Review

"Practical Research Methods in Education provides students engaging in or considering postgraduate study a refresher course by revisiting concepts and methodology in education research... Every chapter is well-written, thoroughly explained, and will be of use to novice researchers, those considering postgraduate studies, those needing concise and clear term definitions, and those looking to expand their research knowledge from second language acquisition to education in general." - Nicole Moskowitz, Jalt Journal: The research journal of the Japan Association for Language Teaching

Details ISBN0815393563 Publisher Taylor & Francis Inc Year 2019 ISBN-10 0815393563 ISBN-13 9780815393566 Format Paperback Subtitle An Early Researcher's Critical Guide Country of Publication United States Edited by Mike Lambert DEWEY 370.721 Pages 154 Publication Date 2019-03-01 Short Title Practical Research Methods in Education Language English UK Release Date 2019-03-01 AU Release Date 2019-03-01 NZ Release Date 2019-03-01 US Release Date 2019-03-01 Illustrations 5 Tables, black and white; 3 Line drawings, black and white; 3 Illustrations, black and white Author Mike Lambert Alternative 9780815393559 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education Imprint Routledge Place of Publication New York We've got this

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