Which topics are right for Action Research in an education context? How do you go about planning a project, collecting and analysing your data? What's the best way to present your research findings to parents, colleagues or funding bodies?



Whether you are a busy teacher doing research in your classroom, an undergraduate starting your research project, or a Masters level or education doctorate student writing up your dissertation, this step-by-step guide takes you through every stage involved in carrying out Action Research.





In this brand new edition, you will find additional guidance on:





- philosophical underpinnings of Action Research


- the challenges of being an insider researcher


- searching and analysing literature from the internet


- children's participation and children's rights in action research projects in educational settings


- validity and authenticity in action research


- a new chapter on writing for publication


- an action research planning sheet.





This book draws on Valsa Koshy's extensive experience of supervising researchers at all levels, and includes examples of Action Research carried out by practitioners across a range of topics and age groups. Case studies include UK and international examples, allowing you to reflect on multiple perspectives of Action Research in education.





Those new to Action Re