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Action Research: A Guide For Library Media Specialists
Linworth Publishing | Jody K. Howard and Su A. Eckhardt | Available ISBN 10: 1583831771 ISBN 13: 9781586831776 In today’s educational environment of data-driven decision-making, it is important for school librarians to develop and implement research studies designed to measure the effectiveness of their library media programs. An indispensable tool for today’s tight budgets and climate of educational accountability, this book provides the step-by-step guidance to help you point to successful programs and validate the importance of the school library. The authors present the necessary steps and resources to conduct research in your own buildings. You’ll learn how to assess your environment, develop research questions, collect and analyze data, and more—all to demonstrate the importance of the library media center’s role in today’s school. Can$47.94 [Add to Cart] [View Cart] Teacher Librarian April 2006 Best Professional Books of 2005, by Dr. David Loertscher and Esther Rosenfeld Bottom line: Recommended as a practical guide to formulating a local study, carrying it out, and analyzing its results. From Booklist Action research is defined as "any systematic inquiry conducted by teacher researchers, principals, school counselors, or other stakeholders in the teaching/learning environment to gather information about how their particular schools operate, how they teach, and how well their students learn." Chapters take the reader through the process of selecting an action research topic; assessing the library, school, and community; collecting, organizing, and interpreting data; and sharing the results. A works cited list, glossary, and index round out the book. Although many librarians informally measure the effectiveness of their library programs, this more formalized approach fits the current accountability climate by providing hard data to back requests and plans. This is a solid, basic overview to help librarians document how they help students succeed. Esther Sinofsky Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved Teacher Librarian, June 2005 "Recommended as a practical guide to formulating a local study, carrying it out, and analyzing its results." |
