The Reflective Educator's Guide to Classroom Research: Learning to Teach and Teaching to Learn Through Practitioner Inquiry

About this book

Harness the power of classroom data with the bestselling updated guide to professional learning through inquiry and analysis. The Reflective Guide to Classroom Research has opened the eyes of educators everywhere to teacher inquiry and data analysis as pathways to amazing results in the classroom. This third edition adds forward-thinking substance to the authors renowned methods of formulating action research questions collecting and analyzing data and using it to create lasting solutions. In addition to diverse real-life anecdotes and practical exercises in every chapter new features include: An expanded data analysis chapter that introduces formative data analysis and its role in teacher research. Techniques for using inquiry to effectively implement Common Core State Standards. A brand-new chapter on ethical issues in teacher research. A content-rich accompanying website. The modern world is increasingly driven by data. With this book you can utilize it to ensure your classroom is ready for tomorrows challenges. Praise for the Second Edition: "Like all illuminating teacher inquiry this book asks relevant and intriguing questions the very questions teacher researchers ask most often. The authors offer a step-by-step guide to answering those questions deeply grounded in the work of elementary middle and high school teacher researchers." JoBeth Allen Professor of Language and Literacy Education University of Georgia