Action Research for Teachers : A Practical Guide

Assuming No Prior Knowledge Of Research Methods And Techniques, This Book Is The Perfect Companion For Teachers At All Levels Undergoing Professional Development Who Need To Enhance Their Formal Reflection Skills. Front Cover -- Action Research For Teachers -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Preface -- Introduction: What Is Action Research And Why Should You Do It? -- Chapter 1. Thinking About What You Need To Do -- Chapter 2. Drawing Up Action Plans -- Chapter 3. Putting Your Plans Into Action -- Chapter 4. Monitoring, Gathering And Interpreting Data -- Case Story 1 How Can I Help My Students To Improve Their English?: Ma Hong -- Case Story 2 How Can I Help Two Students Improve Their Confidence In Learning English?: Gong Lixia -- Case Story 3 In Loco Parentis: Should Teachers Be Parents Too?: Lisa Percy -- Chapter 5. Evaluating Your Research: A Case For Teachers Self-evaluation -- Chapter 6. Letting Your Voice Be Heard: A Case For Whole-school Evaluation -- Chapter 7. Sharing And Disseminating Your Work -- Case Story 4 How Can I Help To Promote Sustainable Educational Development At China's Experimental Centre For Educational Action Research In Foreign Languages Teaching?: Moira Laidlaw -- End Word -- References -- Index.