Research Methods in Educational Leadership and Management

Name: Research Methods in Educational Leadership and Management
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ISBN: 9781446200445

ISBN-10: 1446200442

ISBN-13: 9781446200445

Edition: 3rd 2012

Authors: Ann Briggs, Marianne Coleman, Marlene Morrison

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This classic guide continues to be the leading Research Methods text that specifically deals with Educational Leadership and Management. The collection boasts an array of high profile international expert contributors, covering a wide range of specialisms, and emphasising the importance of the critically engaged practitioner.Accessible and user-friendly, this edition has been fully revised and updated to take full account of online research. It features several new authors, more case studies and examples, and brand new chapters on:- Research Design- Grounded research- Ethnography- Discourse analysis- Narrative / Life history- Student voiceWhether you are postgraduate, an academic, or a…

Book details

Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: SAGE Publications, Limited
Publication date: 4/12/2012
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 448
Size: 6.75" wide x 9.50" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.870



Introduction




The Concept of Research


Understanding Methodology



Taking a Critical Stance in Research



The Role of Culture in Interpreting and Conducting Research



Reviewing Educational Literature



Authenticity in Research: Reliability, Validity and Triangulation



The Ethical Framework of Research Practice




Approaches to Research


Research Design: Frameworks, Strategies, Methods and Technologies



Mixed Methods Research



Surveys and Sampling



Case Studies



Practitioner Research



Grounded Theory Research



Ethnography



Narrative and Life History



Learner Voice in Educational Leadership Research




Research Tools


Interviews



Developing and Using Questionnaires



Making Use of Existing Data



Documents and Documentary Analysis



Discourse Analysis



Reflection as Research: Using Diaries and Blogs




Analysing and Presenting Data


Quantitative Data Analysis: Using SPSS



Advanced Quantitative Data Analysis



Qualitative Data Analysis: Using NVivo



Academic Writing