Publisher's Synopsis
`This thoughtful and well crafted guide to classroom research is, quite simply, the best book on the topic I have encountered. It is clearly written and jargon-free; it de-mystifies the process of discipline inquiry without sacrificing its complexity and power. I will use this volume in my graduate classes and recommend it to others′ - Lynne Miller, Professor of Educational Leadership, University of Southern Maine
Action research, teacher research, teacher inquiry, and classroom inquiry are the well-known terms that define how the most highly qualified, committed, and passionate teachers construct their own knowledge about teaching, learning, content, curriculum, classroom practice, professional growth, and social justice. This how-to guide to classroom inquiry takes teachers through the process step by step, answering each critical question from "Where Do I Begin?" through developing the research plan, collecting the data, analyzing the data, writing the results, and publishing the results. This is sure to be an essential guide for teachers, teacher trainers, teacher educators, and professional development schools
