Action Research for Professional Development - Tapa blanda

This book gives you practical advice on how to do action research for your continuing professionalism. Written for beginning (and experienced) action researchers across the professions, who are studying on work-based learning programmes for higher degree accreditation, it is an indispensable resource to guide you easily through this fast-moving field. It includes: All about action research Why should I do action research? How do I do action research? What is the significance of my action research? What are the possible implications? How can I contribute to organisational learning? How do I write up and disseminate my action research? Containing worked examples and reflective exercises, this exciting book is a key addition to the literatures of evaluating and improving practices through evidence-based professional education.

Jean McNiff is Professor of Educational Research at York St John University. She was a classroom teacher and deputy head teacher, and now works with higher education and further education institutions and work-based agencies around the world. Her books are used internationally as core texts on work-based learning programmes and higher degree courses.