{"product_id":"doing-action-research-in-early-childhood-studies-a-step-by-step-guide-paperback","title":"Doing action research in early childhood studies: A step by step guide - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGlenda Mac Naughton\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"This is a very useful and practical resource that will help the reader create the structured approach essential to any successful action research project.\" \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003eEarly Years Update\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre you worried about doing your early years action research project?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes the thought of choosing the right research question feel daunting?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre you concerned about the challenges you might face?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eIf you answer 'yes' to any of these questions, then this is the book for you!\u003cp\u003eWritten in a lively and accessible style, this is the essential step-by-step guide to conducting your own action research project. The book introduces and evaluates different approaches to action research and explores how they can be applied in early childhood settings to create positive change and to improve practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsing varied illustrations and case studies of contemporary projects in diverse early childhood contexts, the book addresses specific issues and challenges that you might face when conducting action research in such settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach chapter offers gentle guidance and support at a specific stage of the research process, from choosing your initial topic to formulating your research question, through to sharing the lessons of your project.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book's key features include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16 'Steps' that walk you through the process of conducting your action research project\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReferences to real life research projects to illustrate key ideas, themes, practices and debates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvice on creating an action research journal, with sample extracts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e'Thinking Boxes' in each chapter to encourage you to review and reflect on the chapter's contents as you plan your research project\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChecklists in each chapter of key concepts, processes and themes, together with further resources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eThe authors explore some difficult issues associated with action research, including ethics, rigour, validity, critical reflection, and social and professional change. They show that there is more than one 'right' way to perform an action research project and advise you how to choose an approach that is appropriate for your particular interests and circumstances.\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDoing Action Research in Early Childhood Studies\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential resource for students and practitioners of early childhood studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGlenda Mac Naughton is Professor in Early Childhood Studies and Director of the Centre for Equity and Innovation in Early Childhood in the University of Melbourne's Graduate School of Education, Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Patrick Hughes is a Research Fellow at the Centre for Equity and Innovation in Early Childhood in the University of Melbourne's Graduate School of Education, Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 266\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 01, 2009\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67551936282872,"sku":"9780335228621","price":68.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/5629\/7208\/files\/EcLKXWTw1x9780335228621.webp?v=1790805131","url":"https:\/\/barneysbooksellers.com\/products\/doing-action-research-in-early-childhood-studies-a-step-by-step-guide-paperback","provider":"Barney's Book Sellers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}