Using Case Study in Education Research
- Lorna Hamilton - University of Edinburgh, UK
- Connie Corbett-Whittier - Friends University, Topeka, Kansas
This book provides an accessible introduction to using case studies. It makes sense of literature in this area, and shows how to generate collaborations and communicate findings.
The authors bring together the practical and the theoretical, enabling readers to build expertise on the principles and practice of case study research, as well as engaging with possible theoretical frameworks. They also highlight the place of case study as a key component of educational research.
With the help of this book, graduate students, teacher educators and practitioner researchers will gain the confidence and skills needed to design and conduct a high quality case study.
Comprehensive book providing the value of case study in educational research. Chapters are well set out: key points at the beginning, summary at the end with suggested further reading, websites and extension reading. The activities in the chapters are relevant providing opportunities for student engagement and interaction. Very useful for students at M-level.
This text is clearly written and argues strongly for using case study in educational research, despite the challenges this approach faces in the dynamic world of shifting research paradigms. Step-by-step guidance from initial ideas through to the reality of undertaking case study in educational research is helpful
This is a must read for anyone considering case study as a methodology for educational research. The conversational style adds authenticity to the content which draws the reader in to what are at times, complex issues. The book is helpfully constructed with 5 sections containing 13 chapters. This strategy helps the reader to purposefully navigate the design, process and dissemination of case study research.
The book is written in a practical way, which gives a clear guide for undergraduate students especially for those who are using case study in education research. I will definitely add this book to recommended reading lists.
This publication provides easy text, giving differing viewpoints to establish definitions for case study research. This book has been recommended to the Fd students to support projects of action research.
This has again been recommended for students on the Foundation Degree and Degree programmes as it is an easy text, providing differing viewpoints to establish definitions for case study research. Additionally recommended on the reading list for the BA programmes to provide a clearer insight into using Case Studies in preschool and school environments.
This is an excellent book - very clear
This text clearly discusses the case study approach and would be useful for both undergraduate and post graduate learners.
An easily accessible text, giving alternative points of view on what case study research actually is and how it might be interpreted at doctoral level.
This is a pleasant read with a number of useful group and individual tasks for students to engage with as they think through designing and doing a project. These tasks for useful not just for case studies but can be adapted as students consider other research designs.
