{"product_id":"the-teachers-guide-to-research-9781138336278","title":"The Teachers Guide to Research","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis accessible guide provides practical support on becoming research engaged and research active within the school and beyond. It explores the meaning of research and clarifies multiple types of research which lead to different views on what works', all whilst showing how to engage with the latest educational findings and how to conduct classroom-based research as part of career-long professional development. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDivided into three parts, this book examines the various understandings of being research-engaged' and covers key issues such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinding and interpreting research\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to apply and evaluate findings in reliable ways\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanning and carrying out a classroom-based project\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilding a culture of research within a school\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstablishing local research networks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublishing work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIllustrated with inspiring examples of how to these implement ideas in sc\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"I have read several books of this nature aimed at classroom practitioners, but this one has a contemporary feel and includes references to current debates. It successfully articulates the need for research-informed practitioners and is another tool in the armoury of a profession that desperately needs to able to stand up to politicians.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e - Peter Ford, \u003cem\u003eSchools Week\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"I think that Dr Firth’s book will be welcomed by trainee teachers, their research supervisors and trainers, and practicing teachers alike. Indeed, the book as a whole is, in my view, to be highly recommended to these reader audiences, and on a personal note, I intend to lose no time in making such recommendations myself.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e - Dr Stephen James Minton, \u003cem\u003eThe Psychology of Education Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"I have read several books of this nature aimed at classroom practitioners, but this one has a contemporary feel and includes references to current debates. It successfully articulates the need for research-informed practitioners and is another tool in the armoury of a profession that desperately needs to able to stand up to politicians.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e - Peter Ford, \u003cem\u003eSchools Week\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction, 1: Why teachers should engage with research, 2: Finding time for research, 3: Accessing and using research evidence, 4: Will this work for my learners?, 5: Using a research-based intervention in your classroom, 6: Evaluating your intervention, 7: The next step, 8: Conducting ethical research, 9: Controlling research variables, 10: Correlation studies, 11: Quantitative methods, 12: Qualitative methods, 13: Research into your subject area, 14: The 'research lead' role, 15: A school culture of research, 16: Local networks, 17: Disseminating your research, Glossary, Index\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51019482956119,"sku":"9781138336278","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781138336278.jpg?v=1750780401","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-teachers-guide-to-research-9781138336278","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}