ABSTRACT
This book presents a collection of stories from action research projects in schools and a university. This collection is more than simply an illustration of the scope of action research in education - it shows how projects that differ on a variety of dimensions can raise similar themes, problems and issues. The book begins with theme chapters discussing action research, social justice and partnerships in research. The case study chapters cover topics such as:
* school environment - how to make a school a healthier place to be
* parents - how to involve them more in decision-making
* students as action researchers
* a state system - a collaborative effort between university staff and a state education department
* gender - how to promote gender equity in schools
* improving assessment in the social sciences
* staff development planning
* doing a PhD through action research
* writing up action research projects.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part 1|17 pages
The Project
part 2|38 pages
Common Themes
part 3|82 pages
Partners In Change
chapter 5|27 pages
Parents as Partners for Educational Change
part 4|100 pages
Partners Supporting Schools Change
chapter 8|22 pages
A Journey into a Learning Partnership
chapter 11|27 pages
Collaborative Action Research
part 5|87 pages
Partnerships within the University
part |15 pages
Postscript