Research Methods in Educational Leadership and Management, Second Edition - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1412923549 ISBN 13: 9781412923545

Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd, 2007

Synopsis

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 specialties, and emphasizing the importance of the critically engaged practitioner. Accessible and user-friendly, this Second 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.

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Synopsis

Written for both new and experienced researchers, this book is the essential guide to research in educational leadership and management. The second edition maintains the accessibility of the first, all chapters have been revised and updated, and the scope of the book has been widened both by the addition of new chapters and by increased contributions from international authors and experts in research in educational leadership. The book deals with: o the concept of research and its philosophical bases o 'critical' approaches to research o fundamental issues of ethics, validity and reliability o exploring existing literature to inform research o making use of existing data sets o the nature of survey, case study, action and practitioner research o research tools such as interviews, questionnaires, documentary research and observation o analysis and presentation of quantitative and qualitative research data o writing up and disseminating research This book is a core text for master's level and professional doctorate courses in educational leadership and management.It is accessible for the beginning researcher, while at the same time providing stimulating reading for students and practitioners with research experience.

Edition details

• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1412923549
• ISBN 13: 9781412923545
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 390
• Editor: Briggs Ann R. J., Coleman Marianne