Summary
Contents
Subject index
Illustrating the techniques of qualitative research to help readers learn to read, analyze, and design studies themselves
Taking a well-rounded and practical look at qualitative educational research, this book focuses on the diverse ways that qualitative researchers design their studies, and illustrates the wide range of techniques with myriad examples. Each example within a category of qualitative research—ethnography, grounded theory, phenomenology, case study, action research, narrative, and mixed methods—is accompanied by commentary from the editor regarding the particular approach used. The text concludes with an “Issues and Concepts” section that addresses issues that are at the forefront of this rapidly changing field.
Key Features
Distinguishes among major qualitative research approaches to help readers connect qualitative methods with completed research studies; Shows students how to read, analyze, and design their own qualitative research studies; Covers current issues in qualitative educational research
High-Quality Ancillaries
An open-access student study site at http://www.sagepub.com/lichtmanreadings provides access to articles.
Includes Articles From the Following Journals
Action Research
American Educational Research Journal
American Journal of Medical Quality
Community College Review
The Counseling Psychologist
Educational Researcher
Journal of Contemporary Ethnography
Journal of Leadership & Organizational Studies
Journal of Mixed Methods Research
Journal of Research in Nursing
The Journal of School Nursing
NASSP Bulletin
Organizational Research Methods
Qualitative Health Research
Qualitative Inquiry
The Qualitative Report
Qualitative Research
Qualitative Social Work
Television & New Media
Reading Action Research
Reading Action Research
Like many other types of qualitative research approaches, action research means different things to different people. Most agree
- action research occurs in a school setting,
- it is often used when individuals look for solutions to common problems about which they can take some action,
- the problem being solved often relates to school improvement,
- action research is practitioner based, and
- it usually involves collaboration among key players.
Often it is a teacher who uses systematic and disciplined inquiry with the intent of changing and improving practice. What makes it a form of research is that the inquiry is disciplined. The topics are specific and current. The intent is for school improvement. At times the inquiry may go beyond one specific teacher; in fact, at times the inquiry can center on an entire school ...
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