Qualitative Research in Education

′This book successfully revives Lawrence Stenhouse′s seminal work on the ′teacher-researcher′ by showing the interconnectedness of teaching and research and stressing the key role of the practitioner-researcher. Its chapters provide comprehensive guidance for researchers at all levels on conducting small scale research in an ethical and reflexive way′
-Professor Jerry Wellington, Sheffield

I like the accessibility of this text and the fact it is linked to BERA. That helps us to convince students of the importance of ethical guidelines to education research. -- Dr Andy Cramp * drupal *
Very good resource for international students who come to the UK to get an MA for which they are required to conduct a small research project; particularly suited for our MAs in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and Applied Linguistics for Language Teaching, as students completing these degrees usually have some teaching experience and go on to become teachers. The book′s focus on practitioner research makes it particularly useful for this reason. The chapter on Discourse analysis is also particularly useful for them, as many write their dissertations and assignments on classroom discourse and policy analysis.

- also useful for other education-related degrees, as it takes a general approach, and for other educational levels (undergraduate, PhD - introductory level)

- highly accessible style for students who need an introduction to research methods without difficult technical terminology; good explanations, definitions, examples and background information for the concepts discussed + further reading and websited for interested readers

- chapter summaries, key words and key points - very useful revision tools and comprehension checks

- reflective activities and key studies encourage an active and independent learning approach

Overall, a good text that covers all the crucial aspects of a qualitative research project in education, from philosophical assumptions to data collection and analysis, writing up and dissemination in formal and informal outlets. -- Dr Florentina Taylor * drupal *
A good book covering a good range of research at an appropriate level for our students.

we have requested copise for central and departmental libraries. -- Dr Martyn Kingsbury * drupal *
This is a very good book at the student level for two reason:

1. It gives a basic idea in how to conduct a qualitative research when you are not familiar with this type of research specially in the educational enviroment

2. The structure of the book facilitates to the students the steps you need to make in order to answer a qualitative research question

specially interesting chapter 6 -- Dr Moises Betancort * drupal *
A highly readable, accessible and comprehensive text. This is ideal reading for those setting up masters research within Education fields. -- Dr Ruth Pilkington * drupal *
This book covers key methodological issues and qualitative research designs in the educational field. Each chapter includes examples that are particularly useful to understand ‘how’ to carry out research. The activities in each chapter are a good complement to reinforce knowledge and understanding of key concepts. This book is an ideal introduction for master and undergraduate students in Education who are doing or planning to do a small-scale qualitative research. I recommend this book to my second year students and use it as an essential reading at the master level. The examples are brilliant and this is the main reason why I chose to include this book in my teaching. -- Dr Violeta Perez del Aguila * drupal *
This book covers key methodological issues and qualitative research designs in the educational field. Each chapter includes examples that are particularly useful to understand ‘how’ to carry out research. The activities in each chapter are a good complement to reinforce knowledge and understanding of key concepts. This book is an ideal introduction for master and undergraduate students in Education who are doing or planning to do a small-scale qualitative research. I recommend this book to my second year students and use it as an essential reading at the master level. The examples are brilliant and this is the main reason why I chose to include this book in my teaching. -- Dr Violeta Perez del Aguila * drupal *
A highly practical text with real life examples. Theory and practice are linked in meaningful ways.

-- Lynette Morris * drupal *
A good source book for those either undertaking a critical review or carrying out qualitative research -- Miss Christine Hibbert * drupal *
Provides an impressive amount of information for students engaging in research in Education at UG or PG level. Highly recommended -- Mr Andrew Holmes * drupal *
This is a genuine title that can help students grasp the skills required for qualitative research. Students not only from Education stream but from other social sciences can benefit from it. I recommend it also for students with Applied Linguistics background at an early stage of research. -- Mr AQM Basher * drupal *
A perfect introduction to research. -- Mr Paul Demetriou-Crane * drupal *
Brilliant book for these studies -- Mr Richard Tones * drupal *
A useful book on qualitative research that will become part of the reading for PG Research Methods. -- Mr Ross Thompson * drupal *
Good background reading book for learners who may be involved in qualitative research. I would certainly recommend it for those learners so that they can get a good understanding of how to use research. -- Mrs Alicia Hawkes * drupal *
Comprehensive text, thorough and clearly laid out. Very useful for supporting PGCE/ SD trainees new to research as well as supporting those who have carried out research before. -- Mrs Anna Sheila Streather * drupal *
A useful book to support working at M level on the PGCE for those carrying out qualitative research. This has been added as an option to the research methodology books for our PGCE students. -- Mrs Catherine Carden * drupal *
This is a useful book for providing students with useful information to conduct a qualitative study. -- Mrs Claire Pescott * drupal *
This book clearly demonstrates the interdependence of teaching and research. Teachers are encouraged to study their work themselves, to critically analyse policy and practice to inform their thinking and ′professionalism′ to foster positive change. The summary and reflective activites are useful abd provide claer support for the reader. A very accessible and thought-provoking book. -- Mrs Irene Scott * drupal *
An excellent book for educators undertaking research. Activities, reflection opportunities and practical examples are woven through topics to support understanding. -- Mrs Julie Prentice * drupal *
to indepth and complicated for level 3 student -- Mrs Karen Cooke * drupal *
Very good book which is now on the recommended reading list for the module -- Mrs Karen Strickland * drupal *
An excellent book to help you reflect on qualitative research. Would be suited to EYPs who go on to further research such as MA level. -- Mrs Nikki Fairchild * drupal *
A great companion for anyone conducting qualitative research in Education. Can recommend this book. -- Mrs Sunray Heap * drupal *
This is a great resource that provides detailed prescription of how to go about qualitative research. Written in a very easy to read manner and touches on all the necessary requirements and procedures associated with qualitative research. -- Ms Denise Elliott * drupal *
This book is well written and it is suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate students who use qualitative research. -- Ms Eva Mikuska * drupal *
A good text to introduce students to qualitative research in education, accessible style and useful explanations for own small research projects -- Ms Julia Franz * drupal *
A good text to introduce students to qualitative research in education, accessible style and useful explanations for own small research projects -- Ms Julia Franz * drupal *
A good text to introduce students to qualitative research in education, accessible style and useful explanations for own small research projects -- Ms Julia Franz * drupal *
a suitable book within a wider choice -- Ms Sally Howard * drupal *
An excellent, well-written and accessible text book on education research methods. We can envisage using it in level 4 + Internal Quality Assurance courses, management CPD programmes and when assisting teachers reflecting on their teaching practice in order to complete Professional Formation. -- Ms Sandra Rennie * drupal *
Excellent for a reference for students new to educational research -- Ms Sheila Stott * drupal *
A different perspective on qualitative research for anyone interested in educational research -- Ms Wendy Smith * drupal *
Not relevant for Education Leadership and Management field. There are more appropriate books available. -- Professor Cornelia Bender * drupal *