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Research methods in educational leadership and management / edited by Ann R. J. Briggs, Marianne Coleman, and Marlene Morrison

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: London, United Kingdom : Sage, c2012Edition: 3RD EDITIONDescription: iv, 432 pages : illustrations ; 25 cmISBN:
  • 9781446200445
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • LB 2805 .R43 2012
Contents:
Introduction -- Part A. The concept of research -- Understanding methodology -- Taking a critical stance in research -- The role of culture in interpreting and conducting research -- Reviewing educational literature -- Authenticity in research : reliability, validity and triangulation -- The ethical framework of research practice -- Part B. Approaches to research -- Research design : frameworks, strategies, methods and technologies -- Mixed methods research -- Surveys and sampling -- Case studies -- Practitioner research -- Grounded theory research -- Ethnography -- Narrative and life history -- Learner voice in educational leadership research -- Part C. Research tools -- Interviews -- Developing and using questionnaires -- Making use of existing data -- Documents and documentary analysis -- Discourse analysis -- Reflection as research : using diaries and blogs -- Part D. Analyzing and presenting data -- Quantitative data analysis : using SPSS -- Advanced quantitative data analysis -- Qualitative data analysis : using NVivo -- Academic writing.
Summary: This classic guide continues to be the leading Research Methods text that specifically deals with Educational Leadership and Management. The collection boasts an array of high profile international expert contributors, covering a wide range of specialisms, emphasizing the importance of the critically engaged practitioner
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Books Books National University - Manila LRC - Graduate Studies General Circulation Gen. Ed - CEAS GC LB 2805 .R43 2012 c.1 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) c.1 Available NULIB000011308

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- Part A. The concept of research -- Understanding methodology -- Taking a critical stance in research -- The role of culture in interpreting and conducting research -- Reviewing educational literature -- Authenticity in research : reliability, validity and triangulation -- The ethical framework of research practice -- Part B. Approaches to research -- Research design : frameworks, strategies, methods and technologies -- Mixed methods research -- Surveys and sampling -- Case studies -- Practitioner research -- Grounded theory research -- Ethnography -- Narrative and life history -- Learner voice in educational leadership research -- Part C. Research tools -- Interviews -- Developing and using questionnaires -- Making use of existing data -- Documents and documentary analysis -- Discourse analysis -- Reflection as research : using diaries and blogs -- Part D. Analyzing and presenting data -- Quantitative data analysis : using SPSS -- Advanced quantitative data analysis -- Qualitative data analysis : using NVivo -- Academic writing.

This classic guide continues to be the leading Research Methods text that specifically deals with Educational Leadership and Management. The collection boasts an array of high profile international expert contributors, covering a wide range of specialisms, emphasizing the importance of the critically engaged practitioner

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