{"product_id":"self-study-teacher-research-anastasia-p-samaras-9781412972079","title":"Self-Study Teacher Research: Improving Your Practice Through Collaborative Inquiry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe first textbook to offer novice and experienced teachers guidelines for the \"how\" and \"why\" of self-study teacher research \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDesigned to help pre- and in-service teachers plan, implement, and assess a manageable self-study research project, this unique textbook covers the foundation, history, theoretical underpinnings, and methods of self-study research. Author Anastasia Samaras encourages readers to think deeply about both the \"how\" and the \"why\" of this essential professional development tool as they pose questions and formulate personal theories to improve professional practice. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten in a reader-friendly style and filled with interactive activities and examples, the book helps teachers every step of the way as they learn and refine research skills; conduct a literature review; design a research study; work in validation groups; collect and analyze data; interpret findings; develop skills in peer critique and review; and write, present, and publish their studies. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSelf-Study Project Planner \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eassists teachers in understanding both the details and process of conducting self-study research. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCritical Friends Portfolio \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eincludes innovative critical collaborative inquiries to support the completion of a high quality final research project. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdvice from the most senior self-study academics \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eworking in the U.S. and internationally is included, along with descriptions of the self-study methodology that has been refined over time. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eExamples\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e demonstrate the connections between self-study research, teachers′ professional growth, and their students′ learning. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTables, charts, and visuals\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e help readers see the big picture and stay organized. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Anastasia P. Samaras\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1412972078\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781412972079\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Sage Publications, Inc\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/20\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 344\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.10lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 7.30w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference and Research Bk News\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/01\/2010 pg. 192","brand":"Anastasia P. Samaras","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43988430815487,"sku":"9781412972079","price":129.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_f78beb6a-be63-42fa-b971-eac4848e13a2.jpg?v=1683294452","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/self-study-teacher-research-anastasia-p-samaras-9781412972079","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}