Classroom-based Research and Evidence-based Practice

Unfortunately there was no agreement within the team to use this book -- Dr Koen Kooy * drupal *
An essential book for anyone who is interested in doing classroom-based research. -- Dr Patricia Castanheira * drupal *
This second edition now helpfully includes a number of small scale student studies (as well as published studies) thus making it relevant, and encouraging, to those undertaking small scale research, perhaps as part of a PGCE course.

Erudite and evidence-based throughout, there is much here to help those starting out in research; at times, however, the language level could present a barrier for some students.

There is plenty for more experienced researchers as well and it is helpful to have a full chapter on ethical implications. An interesting distinction between action research and case studies is made. -- Dr Sue Howarth * drupal *
This systematic book has been adopted as recommended text for year 3 Education undergraduate non QTS students undertaking their first classroom research project. Many students have commented that the book is easy to use/understand. -- Miss Christine Lewis * drupal *
Excellent book on the topic highly recommended -- Mr Sean Flanagan * drupal *
Supports PGCE Masters Level study. This is also really useful for teachers who are involved in research groups within their school settings. -- Mrs Catherine Carden * drupal *
This is a great book for the students doing their research at Higher Level -- Mrs Donna O'Connor * drupal *
I particularly like the small-scale student studies that have provided examples to my students and they have become more confident in seeing themselves as ‘researchers’ as a result. Chapter 2 is useful (the examples are revisited later so students are already familiar with them and the issues they pose): the processes and evidence that contribute to outcomes of research are good to explore here. A sound theoretical guide linked to relevant practical examples. -- Mrs Irene Scott * drupal *
I particularly like the small-scale student studies that have provided examples to my students and they have become more confident in seeing themselves as ‘researchers’ as a result. Chapter 2 is useful (the examples are revisited later so students are already familiar with them and the issues they pose): the processes and evidence that contribute to outcomes of research are good to explore here. A sound theoretical guide linked to relevant practical examples. -- Mrs Irene Scott * drupal *
This is a good text for those on PGCE helping them to bring meaning to theoretical learning and seeing the interplay between theory and practice. good examples provided. -- Mrs Karen Tait * drupal *
the text is well laid out and in particular the strategies are clearly discussed. We may well give this a higher adoption status once we have some clarity on the focus of a course we are reviewing. We wish to include a stream that includes more pedagogy. And it would work well for that. -- Ms Jennifer Parr * drupal *
This text is an excellent introduction to the process of evidence based practice for beginning special education teachers. -- Ms Lindsey Ogle * drupal *
Not appropriate for this module. -- Ms Lis Bundock * drupal *
A good text, good small scale research examples. Good for those who are on PG Certs or MA courses. -- Ms Melody Harrogate * drupal *
Great text for teachers who want to do classroom-based research. Easy to read. a systemic text with applicable examples. A job well done. -- Professor Micheal Van Wyk * drupal *