TY - BOOK AU - Klein,Sheri R. TI - Action research methods : plain and simple SN - 9780230113831 U1 - 370 PY - 2012/// CY - Nueva York PB - Palgrave MacMillan KW - Investigación acción en educación KW - Investigación Educativa KW - Calidad de la enseñanza KW - Enseñanza - Evaluación KW - Métodos de investigación en Ciencias humanas y sociales KW - Educación comunitaria KW - lemb N1 - GENERAL : Incluye referencias bibliográficas e índice N2 - Among the plethora of action research books on the market, there is no one text exclusively devoted to understanding how to acquire and interpret research data. Action Research Methods provides a balanced overview of the quantitative and qualitative methodologies and methods for conducting action research within a variety of educational environments and community-based settings. The text provides balanced coverage of the historical and theoretical foundations for action research while addressing practical and ethical considerations in conducting action research. The breand range of chapter topics, from program evaluation to social justice action research, speaks to the diverse approaches that are available to action researchers today. Key terms and end-of-chapter activities are included to reinforce concepts and engage students and practitioners in critical reflection about action research ER -