Book
How to Read and Understand Educational Research
ISBN : 9781529609523
Author : James Williams
Publisher : Sage Publications Ltd
Year : 2025
Language : English
Type : Book
Description : This is the perfect guide to engaging with educational research. It explores how to read journal articles critically; what key academic terms really mean; different approaches to educational research, how they are used and what they aim to uncover, and how high quality findings can be meaningful for teaching and learning.This second edition includes:A new chapter on understanding quantitative research methodsDeeper discussion of qualitative and mixed methods research, and how to avoid biasExpanded coverage on how to cite the work of others, understanding research ethics and advice on academic writingEnhanced chapter features offering critical commentaries, advice on research basics and engaging case studiesA new glossary of key termsSupported by examples that demonstrate the use (and misuse) of research in education, this is essential reading for initial teacher education students at all levels and students on any undergraduate or postgraduate course underpinned by educational research literature.
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