In the first edition of this book, Tim Stewart provided an easy-to-follow guide to conducting classroom research, from getting started to publishing your findings. The second edition of "Classroom Research for Language Teachers" further explores different approaches to conducting classroom research in the English language classroom,…

The leading text in the field of action research, "Action Research: A Guide for the Teacher Researcher" is known for its practical, step-by-step guidance for teachers on how to do research in classrooms. Drawing on his extensive experience working directly with teachers and principals to help them learn how to conduct action research…

"Teachin' It!" is a hands-on guide to cutting-edge research and classroom strategies that redress the graduation gap in community and open-access colleges. Drawing from the author's 30 years in the education field as a math and college skills instructor, teacher educator, and researcher, this book describes an asset-based model that…

What do we mean by reflective practice? What does it involve? How can it help you develop as a teacher? "The Teacher's Reflective Practice Handbook" is an essential source of advice, guidance and ideas for both student and practising teachers. Helping you to translate pedagogical knowledge into practice, this "Handbook" guides you through studying…

Documents growth in reading fluency and answers persistent questions on fluency. Illustrates fluent reading and the changes in fluency that occur during the school year through a classroom research project and the collection of more than 2,800 1-minute oral-reading samples.(MG)

Provides a list of possible investigations that can be usefully carried out by the teacher in the classroom. (HOD)

Explores the methodological and ethical considerations, complications, and consequences relative to relationships between researcher and subject in qualitative educational research. Presents a dialogue between the researcher and the subject. (MG)

The classroom practices discussed in "Effective Second Language Writing" reflect various trends and methodologies; however, the underlying theme in this volume of the Classroom Practice Series is the need for clear and meaningful communication between ESL writers and their readers. While approaches differ, two core beliefs are constant: ESL…

Shares experiences of a project aimed at developing and refining programs written on a Casio FX9750G graphing calculator. Describes in detail some programs used to develop mental strategies and problem solving skills. (MM)

Advises classroom teachers about research procedures for making critical observations about their students and for conducting useful classroom research. (RL)

Suggests that exploring the topic of boredom in the writing class offers an opportunity to help students become more self-conscious about aspects of their writing. Describes the process of investigation of "boredom," partly as a model and partly to indicate what was discovered. Discusses what students and professionals say about the…

Ten examples of quick and easy classroom assessment techniques, carried out by higher education faculty in 10 different disciplines, are described. The techniques, designed to inform and inspire faculty to adjust classroom instruction, focus on four dimensions of learning: declarative, procedural, conditional, and reflective. (MSE)

Classroom research involves a number of techniques for careful and systematic observation of the process of teaching and learning. Its primary purpose is not to seek generalizations about teaching and learning, but to discover specific localized "truths" for a particular classroom. It involves classroom assessment, consisting of…

Introduces a new column that will tell about research being conducted in the classroom. (EL)

Discusses and explains experimental validity, including both internal and external validity, in terms that a classroom teacher can understand and use in his own research. (CK)