Research plays a powerful role in shaping effective teaching and learning experiences. By demystifying the research process, Research for Educators assists readers to develop and use research skills in a range of educational contexts.

This introductory text steps the reader through the research process from identifying an initial question for research through to communicating the findings. It encourages educators to become discerning consumers of research, as well as active participants, in order to make informed decisions about classroom practices.

Using examples from their own work in a range of educational fields, the authors explore the practices required to conduct quality research that is valid, reliable, ethical useful and socially responsible. Throughout, they emphasise the link between reflective practice and being a researcher in the classroom.

1. Research and inquiry for educational professionals
2. Mapping the research process
3. Approaches to educational research
4. First steps in the research and inquiry process
5. Planning your research
6. Collecting data: techniques and principles
7. Preparing and organising data
8. Analysing data: principles and techniques
9. Communicating research
10. Educators and research: A final word

Research plays a powerful role in shaping effective teaching and learning experiences. By demystifying the research process, Research for Educators assists readers to develop and use research skills in a range of educational contexts. This introductory text steps the reader through the research process from identifying an initial question for research through to communicating the findings. It encourages educators to become discerning consumers of research, as well as active participants, in order to make informed decisions about classroom practices. Using examples from their own work in a range of educational fields, the authors explore the practices required to conduct quality research that is valid, reliable, ethical useful and socially responsible. Throughout, they emphasise the link between reflective practice and being a researcher in the classroom. Contains more emphasis throughout on ethics in educational research, a vital consideration for all researchers. Given the professional skills required by teachers, this edition includes a greater focus on action research. Covers a wider range of ways of communicating educational research in Chapter 9, including oral presentations and the use of social media. To help readers learn new terminology, key terms are highlighted and their definitions are located in the margins for easy reference. ‘Review and reflect’ questions at the end of chapters act as a revision tool to emphasise key points from the material. New resources for instructors include PowerPoint slides and artwork from the text. Discusses both qualitative and quantitative research practices, using local examples to illustrate the processes. Focus Questions at the beginning of each chapter help orientate readers to the key content within. Activities in each chapter encourage students to apply their learning of the main concepts.