Beyond Actions: Psychology of Action Research for Mindful Educational Improvement (Educational Psychology) - Softcover

Inoue, Norijuki

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1433122545 ISBN 13: 9781433122545

Publisher: Peter Lang Publishing, 2014

Synopsis

Beyond Actions is a new breed of book on action research, going beyond procedural descriptions of action research and discusses psychological processes and epistemological challenges involved in planning and conducting action research. The book discusses in depth key concepts of action research and the ways in which these concepts actually contribute to the improvement of educational practice by assuming the viewpoint of educators. Dr. Inoue offers ample opportunities for readers to deeply reflect on personal, social, cultural, and philosophical foundations of practice improvement efforts and develop a comprehensive understanding of action research. Beyond Actions is targeted to educators, educational researchers, principals, and students taking graduate-level courses in action research, educational research methods, educational psychology, education foundations, educational leadership, and other related fields as well as anyone seeking a new methodology for mindful educational improvement.

About this title

About the Author:

Noriyuki Inoue is an associate professor of educational psychology and research methods at the University of San Diego, School of Leadership and Education Sciences. He received a MEd from Harvard University and a PhD from Columbia University.

Review:

The title Race and Writing Assessment says it all, providing a rich reassessment of assessment, recognizing that the foundation of scientific method - caeteris paribus - cannot stand, that all things cannot be equal in an unequal social structure. This is a must read for all of us in writing studies. (Victor Villanueva, Professor and English Department Head, Auburn University) Writing assessment affects every student in America, which seeks to leave no child behind and to open access to college and the professions without regard to race. This important book presents the background, the present scholarship and practice, and the problems of the future for those seeking more fair writing assessments. It should be read by every school administrator, test constructor, and teacher at every educational level. (Edward M. White, Professor Emeritus, California State University, San Bernardino, and Visiting Scholar, University of Arizona)

About this edition

• Publisher: Peter Lang Publishing
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1433122545
• ISBN 13: 9781433122545
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 207