Teachers Taking Action: A Comprehensive Guide to Teacher Research (edition 2007)

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Today more and more teachers are turning to research to inform their teaching. Taking action through teacher research can have a ripple effect that influences not only classroom practice but the field of education. Preservice, novice, and veteran teachers are all in prime positions to develop their powerful voices regarding education issues.

Editors Cynthia A. Lassonde and Susan E. Israel break down the process of teacher research into manageable steps from learning how to develop a research project to writing, publishing, and presenting research.

In addition, this user-friendly guide includes key terms at the beginning of each chapter, problem-solving vignettes, tips, and numerous resources.

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