Essentials of Research Methods in Education

This book provides a comprehensive overview of research methods, supported by examples from various educational fields, and offers practical advice and guidance on how to undertake educational research. It combines academic understanding with practical commentary to demonstrate how conceptual ideas are applied in practice, using case studies to highlight the power of educational research in addressing important social issues. It is essential reading for students on education courses that include a research methods module or project.

Format: Hardback
Length: 440 pages
Publication date: 31 March 2023
Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd

This book provides a comprehensive overview of research methods, supported by examples from a range of educational fields, along with pragmatic advice and guidance on how to undertake educational research. 

Using the concept of research as a ‘quest’, this book takes you on a journey from planning stages, through data collection to analysis, to writing up your findings, at each stage exploring the principles and practice that can support your own educational research projects. 

Academic understanding is combined with practical commentary to show how conceptual ideas are used in practice. Case studies throughout the book highlight the power of educational research to shine a light on important social issues.

This is essential reading for students on all education courses that include a research methods module or project.

Scott Buckler PhD is an independent academic, Chartered Teacher and Chartered Psychologist.
Harriett Moore is a school-based practitioner with a broad background in research.

Weight: 950g
Dimension: 240 x 191 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529791143