Practical Action Research: A Collection of Articles - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1412962870 ISBN 13: 9781412962872

Publisher: Corwin, 2008

Synopsis

Reflecting the editor's extensive experience, recent developments, and insights from experts, this updated collection helps educators engage in action research to improve educational outcomes.

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About the Author

Richard A. Schmuck is professor emeritus at the University of Oregon, where he chaired the dissertations of 132 doctoral students who are from all parts of the world. He taught thousands of other educators worldwide about action research, group dynamics, and organization development. He has served on the faculties of the University of Michigan, Temple University, and Leuven University (Belgium), was the first president of the International Association for the Study of Cooperation in Education. Schmuck is a visiting Professor at Arizona State University-West.

Schmuck is the author of 20 books and 190 articles. His best-known book is Group Processes in the Classroom (with Patricia Schmuck), now in its eighth edition. He received The Stevens Award from the Northwest Women in Educational Administration to honor his support of women in administration and his "commitment to equity, justice, and democracy." He received the Campbell Lifetime Achievement Award from the University Council on Educational Administration for "superior scholarship, distinguished service, and recognized international leadership" and "to celebrate an extraordinary and generous career." Schmuck continues to teach, consult, and write.

Edition details

• Publisher: Corwin
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1412962870
• ISBN 13: 9781412962872
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 248
• Editor: Schmuck Richard A.