This book presents a detailed study of the potential of action research in professional education. It depicts a primary school teacher's use of action research, through a series of school-based assignments, to improve her teaching and to develop herself as a person and a professional.

Marion Dadds

Introduction; Vicki: teacher action researcher; Seeing changes and development; Developing the humanities curriculum at Springfield School; Learning about children with special needs; The gendered curriculum at Springfield School; Valuing teacher action research; Valuing knowledge; Valuing text; Valuing action; Valuing development; Valuing collaboration; Final reflections; Summary.