1st Edition
Researching Teaching Methodologies and Practices for Understanding Pedagogy
Edited By John Loughran
Copyright 1999
264 Pages
by
Routledge
264 Pages
by
Routledge
264 Pages
by
Routledge
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A book for anyone who recognizes that teachers, their teaching practice, knowledge and skill should be a focal point of research efforts. The contributions to this volume are internationally authored by leading academics. A range of innovative research methodologies are represented and explained. The book articulates the special professional skills and knowledge that teachers have and need. It... Read more
List of Tables and Figures, Chapter 1 Researching Teaching for Understanding, Section One: Researching Teaching through Pedagogy, Section Two: Researching Teaching through Collaboration, Section Three: Researching Teaching through Context, Section Four: Conclusion, Notes on Contributors, Author Index, Subject Index
Biography
John Loughran
'John Loughran has provided a text which recognises not only the methodological challenges which are faced by teacher researchers, but also acknowledges the influence of political agendas in either enhancing or denying opportunities for progress in this area. It is unusual to find an edited text in which every chapter provides an important message supported by practical advice. This book succeeds in raising the profile of a critical debate concerning the future of educational research, and in doing so provides a welcome and refreshing addition to the literature in this area.' - Educational Review
