Being an educator involves continual reflection on practice to improve student learning and engagement. Learning to Research and Researching to Learn is an essential introduction to developing research skills and conducting practitioner research in the field of education. Learning to Research and Researching to Learn covers all aspects of educational research, from how to conduct and engage with research, to how to collect, organise and analyse data. Using real-world examples and practitioner findings, the text encourages student and practitioner engagement through discussion questions and case studies relevant to educators in early childhood, primary and secondary contexts. Written by authors with extensive experience as both teachers and researchers, Learning to Research and Researching to Learn is an invaluable resource for educators in all stages of their professional careers.

An essential introduction to developing research skills and conducting practitioner research in the field of education.

About the Author
Annette Hilton was Associate Professor of Research Leadership at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and remains associated with UTS in an honorary capacity. She was a secondary school teacher and head of department for 20 years. She was previously Associate Professor of Science Education at the Danish School of Education, Aarhus University, Copenhagen. Geoff Hilton is a Lecturer in the School of Education at the University of Queensland, where he teaches in the undergraduate and masters programs for initial teacher education. He was a primary school teacher for many years before completing his PhD and moving to academia.


Book Information
ISBN 9781108729079
Author Annette Hilton
Format Paperback
Page Count 236
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 400g
Dimensions(mm) 249mm * 176mm * 15mm