Preface
Acknowledgments
Part I: Answering the Call to Action
Chapter 1: Action Research in Contemporary Contexts
Action Research and the Context of Contemporary School Reform
Complex Educational Systems
Rationale for Action Research
Main Features of Action Research
Change as the Desired Outcome
Chapter 2: Approaches to Action Research
Approaches to Educational Research
Identifying an Action Research Topic: Problem Posing and Reflection
Action Research Case Studies and Understanding Your Impact on Student Learning
Collaborative Action Research Projects
Action Research Across the Educational System
Methodological Approaches
Part II: Planning an Action Research Study
Chapter 3: Literature Review and Theoretical Frameworks
Reviewing Relevant Literature
Guiding Theoretical Frameworks
Action Research Compared to Traditional Educational Research
Chapter 4: Research Questions and Ethics
Problem Posing: Developing Research Questions
Planning for Data Collection
Choosing Between Qualitative and Quantitative Methods
Institutional Review Boards
Part III: Collecting and Analyzing Data
Chapter 5: Qualitative Approaches to Data Collection
Qualitative Data Collection
Chapter 6: Understanding Through Qualitative Data Analysis
Data Analysis and Action Research
Procedures for Data for Qualitative Analysis
Understanding Validity and "Trustworthiness"
Chapter 7: Quantitative Approaches to Data Collection and Analysis
Working with Assessment Data
Surveys and Questionnaires
Quantitative Content Analysis
Part IV: Sharing Findings
Chapter 8: Reflection and the Action Research Report
Iterative Nature of Writing Up Findings
Action Research as "Risky Business"
Alternatives to Traditional Written Reports
Advocating for Yourself and Others
References
Index