A Practical Guide to Teaching Research Methods in Education: Lesson Plans and Advice from Faculty

A Practical Guide to Teaching Research Methods in Education is a comprehensive resource that provides lesson plans,discussions,and intellectual preparation for teaching research methods in education and related disciplines. It is divided into eight sections,covering key elements such as problems and research questions,literature reviews,research design,quantitative methods,qualitative methods,mixed methods,findings,and special topics. The book is aimed at undergraduate and graduate professors,dissertation chairs/committee members,faculty development staff members,and graduate students.

Format: Hardback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 23 March 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

A comprehensive and practical guide to teaching research methods in education, this invaluable resource brings together over 60 esteemed faculty experts from diverse institutions, career stages, and demographic backgrounds. Drawing on the wisdom of practice from exemplary and award-winning faculty, the book delves into both the practical and cognitive aspects of educating students in higher education about educational and related research.

Organized into eight sections, the book covers key elements within education and related research, including problems and research questions, literature reviews and theoretical frameworks, research design, quantitative methods, qualitative methods, mixed methods, findings and discussions, and special topics such as student identity development, community and policy engaged research, and research dissemination.

Within each section, individual chapters focus on the skills and perspectives required to navigate the complexities of educational research. The concluding chapter emphasizes the importance of teachers of research also being learners of research, as faculty continuously strive for mastery, identity, and creativity in guiding our next generation of knowledge producers through the research process.

This book is a valuable resource for undergraduate and graduate professors of education (and related) research courses, dissertation chairs/committee members, faculty development staff members, and graduate students. It provides insightful lessons and expert commentary that will enhance their understanding and effectiveness in teaching research methods, enabling them to inspire and empower their students to become critical thinkers and engaged researchers.

Weight: 790g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032186733