Using Case Study in Education Research
- Lorna Hamilton - University of Edinburgh, UK
- Connie Corbett-Whittier - Friends University, Topeka, Kansas
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 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 presentatin of evidence' - Professor Andrew Pollard, Institute of Education, University of London
Research Methods in Education series:
Each book in this series maps the territory of a key research approach or topic in order to help readers progress from beginner to advanced researcher.
Each book aims to provide a definitive, market-leading overview and to present a blend of theory and practice with a critical edge. All titles in the series are written for Master's-level students anywhere and are intended to be useful to the many diverse constituencies interested in research on education and related areas.
Other books in the series:
- Qualitative Research in Education, Atkins and Wallace
- Action Research in Education, McAteer
- Ethnography in Education, Mills and Morton
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Comprehensive and accessible - excellent.
good and adopted
This is a must read for anyone considering case study as a methodology for educational research. The conversational style adds authenticity to the content which draws the reader in to what are at times, complex issues. The book is helpfully constructed with 5 sections containing 13 chapters. This strategy helps the reader to purposefully navigate the design, process and dissemination of case study research.
A superb treatment of case study in an educational setting. I propose to use this as the anchor text for case research work with our incoming MA Ed students.
This text represents a very comprehensive overview of case study research which is ideal for all our students who begin their course with a school-based case study.
This is a no-nonsense text, sensibly written that provides the clarity that is required.
I found this book to be a clear and practical methodological guide for those new to conducting case study research. It is well laid out and takes the reader through the various stages of research, including research design, ethical considerations, theoretical and methodological approaches, data analysis and dissemination.
I feel that the ‘key points’ at the start and the ‘summaries’, key readings and websites at the end of each chapter will be very helpful to new researchers. Also particularly useful were the practical activities that run throughout each chapter, inviting the reader to engage actively and reflect on what they are reading in relation to their own interests and ideas for research in order to reinforce their learning.
I found Chapter 7 on practitioner research very relevant for the situations of my students, many of whom are education practitioners who wish to research their own settings. Accordingly this is a text I will be adding to recommended reading lists.
Comprehensive book providing the value of case study in educational research. Chapters are well set out: key points at the beginning, summary at the end with suggested further reading, websites and extension reading. The activities in the chapters are relevant providing opportunities for student engagement and interaction. Very useful for students at M-level.
