Essentials of Research Methods in Education
- Scott Buckler - Independent Academic, Teacher, Chartered Psychologist
- Harriett Moore
Using the concept of research as a ‘quest’, this book takes you on a journey from planning stages, through data collection to analysis, to writing up your findings, at each stage exploring the principles and practice that can support your own educational research projects.
Academic understanding is combined with practical commentary to show how conceptual ideas are used in practice. Case studies throughout the book highlight the power of educational research to shine a light on important social issues.
This is essential reading for students on all education courses that include a research methods module or project.
Scott Buckler PhD is an independent academic, Chartered Teacher and Chartered Psychologist.
Harriett Moore is a school-based practitioner with a broad background in research.
As an introduction to research methods, this book provides a simple, clear and comprehensive overview of the research journey. This book holds you hand all the way through, starting with your initial research ideas, to digging deep into the detail of each research stage. A highly recommended resource for everyone, whether new or familiar to the research arena.
Well structured text that clearly outlines the key Education Research Methods.
Some chapters excellent - lit review, qual analysis.
Ch 2 - perhaps trying to cover too many concepts & to introduce too much vocabulary.
Ch3 - perhaps unbalances the book a little (a specific filed rather than generic, as the rest is).
However, we love the writing style and the Top 10 at the ends of Seciton3 chapters.
We intend to set a couple of chapters as core readings, rather than the whole book, although students may well respond to the tone of the writing and read it all.
Updated and clear guidance on research in education, with sections linked to Action Research
