Educational Research: Contemporary Issues and Practical Approaches

by Jerry Wellington

What is educational research? What are its current approaches, methods and methodologies? How should existing literature be reviewed and evaluated critically? What are the key philosophical debates in and on educational research? How should research in education be conducted and how should it be presented? And what is the value of such research?With this extensively revised edition of a much-admired and engaging guide, Jerry Wellington provides clear and constructive answers to these questions, complete with detailed advice on methods such as interviewing, surveys, documentary research and the use of focus groups. Thoroughly overhauled and updated, this edition includes new case studies, helpful 'theory summary' boxes, and a range of activities or 'points to ponder' to foster engagement with current issues. Retaining the clarity and concision of the previous edition, and its approachable and practical style, Jerry Wellington provides an invaluable text for all those engaged in educational research.

Kindle Edition

First published November 22, 2000

Reviews

[Alexandru · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good book with guidelines for effective educational research, unfortunately just not for me. I am interested in other fields - not education - and the style is sometimes hard to read. But for those doing educational research hopefully it is a good reference point.