Description
Book SynopsisThis book provides an accessible introduction to using case studies. It makes sense of literature in this area, and shows how to generate collaborations and communicate findings.
The authors bring together the practical and the theoretical, enabling readers to build expertise on the principles and practice of case study research, as well as engaging with possible theoretical frameworks. They also highlight the place of case study as a key component of educational research.
With the help of this book, M-Level students, teacher educators and practitioner researchers will gain the confidence and skills needed to design and conduct a high quality case study.
Dr Lorna Hamilton is a Senior Lecturer in Education Research at the University of Edinburgh. Dr Connie Corbett-Whittier is an Associate Professor of English and Humanities at Friends University, Topeka, Kansas.
'Drawing on a wide range of their own and
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′Drawing on a wide range of their own and others′ experiences, the authors offer a comprehensive and convincing account of the value of case study in educational research. What comes across - quite passionately - is the way in which a case study approach can bring to life some of the complexities, challenges and contradictions inherent in educational settings. The book is written in a clear and lively manner and should be an invaluable resource for those teachers and students who are incorporating a case study dimension into their research work′
- Ian Menter, Professor of Teacher Education, University of Oxford
′This book is comprehensive in its coverage, yet detailed in its exposition of case study research. It is a highly interactive text with a critical edge and is a useful tool for teaching. It is of particular relevance to practitioner researchers, providing accessible guidance for reflective practice. It covers key matters such as: purposes, ethics, data analysis, technology, dissemination and communities for research. And it is a good read!′
- Professor Anne Campbell, formerly of Leeds Metropolitan University
′This excellent book is a principled and theoretically informed guide to case study research design and methods for the collection, analysis and presentation of evidence′
-Professor Andrew Pollard, Institute of Educaiton, University of London
Table of ContentsPART ONE: THE CASE STUDY APPROACH IN EDUCATION RESEARCH Defining Case Study in Education Research Ideas as the Foundation for Case Study PART TWO: CHOOSING THE CASE STUDY ROUTE Key Purposes Key Decisions Ethics and Issues PART THREE: DOING A CASE STUDY Carrying out Your Study A Practitioner Perspective Approaches to Data Analysis Using Technology to Manage and Analyze Your Data PART FOUR: DISSEMINATING AND DEFENDING CASE STUDY APPROACH Finding Your Voice Sharing Case Study: Quality and Communication PART FIVE: COMMUNITY AND NETWORKING Virtual Environments and Collaborations Community Building Conclusion References Index
