Guiding School Improvement with Action Research

by Richard D. Sagor

Book Overview

Action research, explored in this book, is a seven-step process for improving teaching and learning in classrooms at all levels. Through practical examples, research tools, and easy-to-follow... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0871203758
• ISBN13: 9780871203755
• Release Date: May 2000
• Publisher: ASCD
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.3" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Helpful to improve teaching!

Our district used to bring Dr. Sagor in for Action Research, and it was a great help. I spent seven years attending professional learning workshops, and would then incorporate that into action research inside my classroom. Dr. Sagor would work with me and other teachers to help us develop a plan for the year. At the end of the year I would write a formal paper, and lay out plans for the following year. It helped me to analyze my teaching and my students, and modify or change what I was doing in order to make my students more successful. I would focus on one topic for two years, and I completed eight years of action research. I feel that I am a better teacher for formalizing my research. This book was our guide, and it is very easy to follow. It takes time to complete action research, but a dedicated teacher would benefit from doing this at least once formally.

Useful for anyone interesting in research techniques that values the issues and perspectives of prac

Excellent overview of the theory and practice of action research. This short book presents the tools and philosophy in a credible and practical way. It's useful for anyone interesting in research techniques that values the issues and perspectives of practitioners, especially classroom teachers.

Highly recommended for education students and professionals.

Guiding School Improvement With Action Research presents a seven-step process for improving teaching and learning in classrooms at all grade levels. Using practical examples, and featuring research tools, and easy-to-follow "implementation strategies", educator Richard Sagor guides the readers through the process from start to finish, describing how action research can enhance a teacher's professional standing and efficacy while succeeding in settings characterized by an increasingly diverse student population. Guiding School Improvement With Action Research is highly recommended for students of education, novice and practicing classroom teachers, school administrators, school board members, education policy makers, and non-specialist general readers with an interest in educational practices and standards.