Self-Study Teacher Research: Improving Your Practice Through Collaborative Inquiry

by Anastasia P. Samaras

The first textbook to offer novice and experienced teachers guidelines for the "how" and "why" of self-study teacher research

Designed to help pre- and in-service teachers plan, implement, and assess a manageable self-study research project, this unique textbook covers the foundation, history, theoretical underpinnings, and methods of self-study research. Author Anastasia Samaras encourages readers to think deeply about both the "how" and the "why" of this essential professional development tool as they pose questions and formulate personal theories to improve professional practice.

Written in a reader-friendly style and filled with interactive activities and examples, the book helps teachers every step of the way as they learn and refine research skills; conduct a literature review; design a research study; work in validation groups; collect and analyze data; interpret findings; develop skills in peer critique and review; and write, present, and publish their studies.

Key Features

Genres: Nonfiction

344 pages, Paperback

First published April 20, 2010

Reviews

[Kristine Rier · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a required book for the capstone course of my M. Ed. program. It takes the reader through the process of conducting a self-study of one's teaching practice and through the important step of recruiting a 'critical friend' network to provide feedback and guidance on your work. The book provides plenty of examples of student/teacher work products that help frame the self-study process. While occasionally repetitive, the book is a good resource for any teacher looking to improve their practice, using their classroom to investigate best practices. I hope to continue to use the concepts from this book throughout my career.

[Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

used many parts of this book for dissertation