This book facilitates the completion of action research studies by providing a series of tasks that guide action researchers from the beginning of a project and selecting a topic for study, to completion of the project and editing final reports. All too often, students and practicing professionals in professional development schools are overwhelmed by the thought of doing an action research project and resort to using quasi-experimental designs. A Toolkit for Action Research puts an end to both, with the result being a life-long learning and reflection tool for teachers. This workbook can be used alone, or in conjunction with traditional action research texts, such as Daniel Tomal's Action Research for Educators.

About the Author
Sandra M. Alber is associate professor of education at Oakland University. She has mentored hundreds of action researchers since 1992.

Reviews
A Toolkit for Action Research is a very practical and useful resource for conducting meaningful research. Further, this book is a must for teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses on research as it includes a plethora of forms for immediate use. -- Ed Pultorak, Former President, Association of Teacher Educators; Southern Illinois University
Sandra Alber's A Toolkit for Action Research fills a void that exists for many novices between the theory and actual practice of Action Research. By providing a practical handbook consisting of "frames" for considering the issues and steps involved from the first conceptualization stages through the final completion of the research and presentation of findings in written form, the book becomes a bridge spanning this chasm. -- Beverly J. Klug, Idaho State University
A Toolkit for Action Research is a comprehensive, practical handbook on the art and science of doing action research. Intended to be used as an interactive workbook, the book is divided into five sections, starting with the basics of selecting a topic and ending with strategies for final editing. This is a must-have resource for a variety of audiences, including P-12 teachers and administrators, teacher education candidates, higher education professors, and other practicing professionals. -- Annette D. Digby, EdD, dean, Thayer School of Education, Wingate University, Wingate, NC
Dr. Sandra Alber has written a user-friendly guide for pre-service and in-service teachers who wish to engage in action research projects to inform their teaching. The book walks the user through all phases of the project in easy-to-follow steps that facilitate success and limit stress. This is a book I will use myself and strongly recommend to the teachers and students I work with. -- Jane McCarthy, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
A great supplemental, resource guide for guiding students through action research -- Daniel R. Tomal, Concordia University Chicago; author of Action Research for Educators



Book Information
ISBN 9781442206939
Author Sandra M. Alber
Format Paperback
Page Count 214
Imprint Rowman & Littlefield
Publisher Rowman & Littlefield
Weight(grams) 556g
Dimensions(mm) 283mm * 217mm * 14mm