Learning in the Field: An Introduction to Qualitative Research

This comprehensive introduction to qualitative methods reveals the complexity of the qualitative research enterprise in an engaging and accessible way. The authors introduce readers to the fundamental tools that need to be mastered to gain proficiency as a researcher. They also examine the personal qualities needed in a good researcher, such as comfort with ambiguity and humility, and an abiding curiosity about, and respect for, the experiences of others.

Politics & Social Sciences

Rallis, Sharon F.

Rossman, Gretchen B.

Social Sciences

Sage Publications, Inc.

"What sets this book apart is its skillful integration of both the scientific and artistic dimensions of qualitative research." --From the foreword by Michael Quinn Patton, author of Qualitative Research and Evaluation Methods, Third Edition The popular text that helped readers better understand and practice qualitative research has been completely updated and revised while retaining the features that made the First Edition so useful.
New to this edition: <ul>
<li>Chapter 3 on the ethics and politics of qualitative research </li>
<li>Chapter 4 on choosing the locus of interest among the major qualitative research approaches </li>
<li>Chapter 10 expanded to provide detailed instructions for organizing, coding, interpreting, and analyzing data </li>
<li>Chapters 8 and 11 present examples of the three student characters' data and analysis </li>
<li>Concept boxes highlight major themes and issues and summarize important principles </li>
<li>End-of-chapter study questions and activities</li>
</ul>

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Psychology & Counseling

Principals of Dynamic Schools: Taking Charge of Change

In this updated edition, Sharon Rallis and Ellen Goldring describe and illustrate good school leadership practices, drawing on the authors′ case studies and surveys as well as the research of others.

Education & Teaching

Goldring, Ellen B.

Schools & Teaching

Corwin

Dynamic Teachers: Leaders of Change

The role of the teacher is no longer confined to the classroom or to interactions with students. The authors of this book illustrate through case studies the emerging roles of `dynamic′ teachers.

Brackett, Ann

The role of the teacher is no longer confined to the classroom or to interactions with students. The authors of this book illustrate through case studies the emerging roles of `dynamic′ teachers.

Leading Dynamic Schools: How to Create and Implement Ethical Policies

A practical guide for creating, implementing, and evaluating school policy. This invaluable resource brings to life the process of making and enacting educational policy. The authors present a conceptual framework for developing effective and ethical school policies and help educational leaders evaluate, interpret, and analyze the regulations that govern their schools. Organized by key topics such as English Language Learners, inclusion, and bullying, the text incorporates vignettes, research, and relevant theories to illustrate how readers can:  Create a dialogue that represents the needs of all stakeholders Define relevant policies that are ethically sound Integrate legally mandated policies with schoolwide resolutions

Business & Money

Reagan, Timothy G.

Cobb, Casey D.

Kuntz, Aaron M.

Education & Reference

A practical guide for creating, implementing, and evaluating school policy. This invaluable resource brings to life the process of making and enacting educational policy. The authors present a conceptual framework for developing effective and ethical school policies and help educational leaders evaluate, interpret, and analyze the regulations that govern their schools. Organized by key topics such as English Language Learners, inclusion, and bullying, the text incorporates vignettes, research, and relevant theories to illustrate how readers can: <ul>
<li>Create a dialogue that represents the needs of all stakeholders</li> <li>Define relevant policies that are ethically sound</li> <li>Integrate legally mandated policies with schoolwide resolutions</li> </ul>

Leading With Inquiry and Action: How Principals Improve Teaching and Learning

Enhance learning with a collaborative, inquiry-based system of leadership!   This practical guide presents a systematic, ongoing process for collecting information, making decisions, and taking action in order to improve instruction and raise student achievement. The authors illustrate a collaborative inquiry-action cycle within a real-world context and offer questions and exercises to guide individual reflection and group discussion. Thoroughly grounded in research, this book helps administrators:  Identify areas for instructional improvement Determine community-supported solutions and build stakeholder commitment Articulate an action plan based on multiple data sources Take steps that support teacher development Systematically evaluate program results

Militello, Matthew C.

This practical guide presents a collaborative, inquiry-based process for collecting information, making decisions, and taking action in order to improve instruction. Illustrating this cycle within a real-world context, the book helps school leaders identify areas for improvement, determine community-supported solutions, articulate an action plan, and evaluate program results.

This popular text is a true introduction to qualitative research, leading the new researcher into the field by explaining the core concepts through theory, research, and applied examples. The authors introduce each chapter with discussions among three characters-Ruth, Marla, and Anthony-students whose research projects demonstrate the challenges and excitement of qualitative research. Woven into the chapters and the characters' stories are three themes that are the heart of the book: First, research is about learning; second, research can and should be useful; and finally, a researcher should practice the highest ethical standards to ensure that a study is trustworthy.

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Books by Rallis, Sharon F.

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Learning in the Field: An Introduction to Qualitative Research

Learning in the Field: An Introduction to Qualitative Research

Principals of Dynamic Schools: Taking Charge of Change

Dynamic Teachers: Leaders of Change

Dynamic Teachers: Leaders of Change

Leading Dynamic Schools: How to Create and Implement Ethical Policies

Leading Dynamic Schools: How to Create and Implement Ethical Policies

Leading With Inquiry and Action: How Principals Improve Teaching and Learning

Leading With Inquiry and Action: How Principals Improve Teaching and Learning

Learning in the Field: An Introduction to Qualitative Research