Doing Naturalistic Inquiry: A Guide to Methods

Based on the theoretical work of Lincoln and Guba, this practical text is designed to help new researchers apply the constructivist paradigm. The authors show how these ideas shape the practice of conducting alternative paradigm research. Covering the research process from design, through data-collection analysis and presentation, as well as important issues generally minimized in positivist research texts - ethics, trustworthiness and authenticity - cases from a wide variety of disciplines demonstrate the efficacy of the methods described.

Erlandson, David A.

Harris, Edward L.

Skipper, Barbara L.

Allen, Steven D.

Reference

Sage Publications, Inc.

How Schools Succeed: Context, Culture, and Strategic Leadership

All meaningful and enduring educational reform occurs locally. Evidence suggests that educational success is driven by the contextual conditions in which students learn. How Schools Succeed: Context, Culture, and Strategic Leadership, Second Edition considers a broad conception of educational context, taking into consideration work environment, facilities, and space as well as the interpersonal, social, and organizational settings in which teaching and learning occur. This is not a “one-fits-all” approach. It is, however, a proactive approach, and necessary tools and development strategies are offered to promote continual and sustainable school improvement at the local level. While this volume considers specific administrative roles in schools, it also explains strategic leadership in broad terms. School leadership not only implies principal and superintendent roles, but teacher roles as well—perceiving teachers as leaders and building leadership capacity are central concepts in understanding strategic leadership as well as moving toward genuine school reform.

Education & Teaching

Schools & Teaching

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

How Schools Succeed: Context, Culture, and Strategic Leadership, 2nd Edition

School improvement initiatives are often the focus of political agendas, professional conferences, and publications. While a plethora of school improvement resources and techniques exist, most explanations for employing school improvement strategies in differing contexts are extremely vague at best and non-existent at worst. Here, author Edward Harris explains and illustrates strategic, practical approaches for adapting and applying research-based school improvement strategies. While consideration is given to the principal's role in the school, the notion of school leadership is viewed in broader terms and includes teacher roles as well. The interrelationship of organizational culture and school leadership is also a key component of this book. One of the goals is to bridge the gap between the "theory" and "practice" of school leadership. Harris provides an explanation of Mary Douglas's typology of grid and group, substantive analytical tools and procedures to examine one's social context and assess school culture, and practical examples and suggestions for contextualizing and adapting school improvement strategies. This book features in-depth, practical applications and explanations of the following school improvement strategies: ·Increasing student engagement and motivation ·Providing focused, sustained professional development ·Implementing organizational and management practices ·Building links ·Monitoring and accelerating improvement This book is useful for teachers, administrators, and anyone involved in teacher leadership preparation programs.

Key Strategies to Improve Schools: How to Apply Them Contextually

Rowman & Littlefield Education

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Doing Naturalistic Inquiry: A Guide to Methods

Doing Naturalistic Inquiry: A Guide to Methods

How Schools Succeed: Context, Culture, and Strategic Leadership

How Schools Succeed: Context, Culture, and Strategic Leadership

Key Strategies to Improve Schools: How to Apply Them Contextually