Key Issues for Education Researchers
- Diana Burton - Professor of Education at the University of Wolverhampton
- Steve Bartlett - Professor of Education Studies at the University of Wolverhampton
Education Studies: Key Issues
Research Methods in Education
Chapters cover:
- Research paradigms and social perspectives
- Ethical approaches to research
- Research methods including interviewing, questionnaires, observation and experiments
- Research diaries and personal biography
- Writing up your research
Each chapter includes points for reflection, encouraging students to explore different perceptions on the whole research project. Tasks in each chapter take readers through the process of designing and justifying their own research project. Essential reading for education studies students, it will also be very suitable for those doing masters courses in education, students on initial teacher training programs and of interest to others, such as classroom assistants, studying education on foundation degrees.
I really like the practical parts of this book - the chapters on research approaches and specific methods are very clear and helpful for students. The chapter on research paradigms and social perspectives is probably less so: it's hard to write about these concepts simply, and I'm not sure that the chapter is that useful. However, it's still a helpful volume. Students on Education 4 are familiar with 'Introduction to Education Studies' by the same authors as it's essential reading in an earlier module, and I think they'll recognise the 'voice' and so be able to engage with it straight away.
I am starting to plan for the reading for a possible Masters programme. This book will be included in my essential reading. It appears to be an excellent introductory book with further suggested reading for the student. For the student getting to grips with terms and vocabulary, it is ideal. For me as the teacher, it provides some activities that I may use in class as this is a subject area I have not taught before. The idea of checklists, summaries and examples is particularly helpful to both the student and for me. From a practical point of view it is light to carry and is an ideal study book to read on the train etc.
Another good all round text covering research methodology and methods. The authors adopt a down-to-earth approach and talk through the issues in an accessible manner, providing advice and aids such as useful checklists and detailed examples. The student activities are also useful from a tutor's point of view and assist in making the learning process a little more practical.
This book is an excellent essential course text book. It covers everything a student needs to know for our undergraduate 'Researching Education' course. In fact, I couldn't ask for a better book!
an excellent resource for students studying research skills
A very good support text for educational research modules
A useful basic text which provides u/g dissertation students with sound advice. This text complements other books on our list, giving students a different perspective.
An excellent and useful book - really easy to read and very appropriate for undergraduate researchers!
This is a really excellent book covering all the key areas for students undertaking research. It gives background information on paradigms and perspectives as well as covering the practical side of data gathering. This will be a highly recommended book for students.
too broad, not specific enough
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