Research Methods in Social Studies Education: Contemporary Issues and Perspectives (PB) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781593114534)

This volume fills a significant gap in the scholarship on social studies education by providing thoughtful reflections on research methods in the field. It is not a "how to" guide but an exploration of key issues related to the design and implementation of empirical studies. The authors are active researchers who use varied methods in diverse settings-including historical research, international comparative studies, survey research, interviews with students and teachers, classroom observations, self-studies and action research, and emancipatory methodologies. They use their own experiences to examine such topics as the conceptualization of research questions, relationships with participants, researchers' identities, and elicitation of students' and teachers' thinking. This collection should become indispensable for both beginning and experienced scholars in social studies.

Author: Keith Keith Barton
ISBN-10: 1593114532
ISBN-13: 9781593114534
Publisher: Information Age Publishing
Language: English
Published: 01/01/2006
Pages: 252
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.79lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.53d