This book is a straightforward, no-nonsense guide to a research method that can be used by educators to increase student learning, student self-esteem, and quality of school life in the classroom. This user-friendly book covers the principles and history of action research, ethical and legal considerations, methods for conducting both formal and informal action research, data collection methods, analysis and interpretation, action planning and initiation, and results evaluation. The author includes numerous examples, strategies, and illustrations that can be applied to elementary and secondary schools as well as university settings.

By Daniel R. Tomal - Foreword by Dennis J. Hastert

Chapter 1 Foreword
Chapter 2 Introduction
Chapter 3 The Nature of Educational Research
Chapter 4 Action Research
Chapter 5 Data Collection Methods
Chapter 6 Data Analysis and Interpretation
Chapter 7 Solving Problems and Taking Action
Chapter 8 Evaluating Action Research
Chapter 9 Conducting Action Research