Chisnell, Graham.
Irresistible Learning : Embedding a Culture of Research in Schools. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (156 pages)
Cover -- About the author -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- Acknowledgements -- Foreword -- Chapter 1 - Introduction -- What is research? -- Why engage in research? -- Key messages from chapter 1 - 'Introduction' -- Chapter 2 - Research Methodology -- The Research Cycle -- Step 1: Define the issue -- Key messages from step 1 'Define the issue' -- Step 2: Build a question to answer the issue -- What's the situation? -- What's going on here? -- What happens when? -- What is related to what? -- Finding the right question -- Key messages from step 2 'Build a question to answer the issue' -- Step 3: Review what is known about the issue -- Professional learning communities and research buddies -- Speak with colleagues -- Books -- Journals -- Websites -- Professional associations -- Conferences and training events -- Social media -- Thinking critically -- Cognitive bias -- Key messages from step 3 'Review what is known about the issue' -- Step 4: Refine the question -- Key messages from step 4 'Refine the question' -- Step 5: Select the research methodology -- Quantitative and qualitative research -- Types of research methodology -- Practical tools for research -- Ethics and permissions -- Conclusion of step 5 -- Key messages from step 5 'Select the research methodology' -- Step 6: Analyse the findings -- Synthesis and analysis -- Analysis of words - the constant comparative method -- Mapping out your findings -- Turning words into numbers -- Analysis of numbers -- Key questions when eyeballing data and charts -- Conclusion of step 6 -- Key messages from step 6 'Analyse the findings' -- Step 7: Share the new understanding -- Journal write-up -- Blog -- Digital presentation -- Video recording -- Small group presentation -- Research poster -- Conclusion of step 7 -- Key messages from step 7 'Share the new understanding'. Step 8: Adapt or affirm practice in light of what you have learnt -- Lethal mutations -- Conclusion of step 8 -- Key messages from step 8 'Adapt or affirm practice in light of what you have learnt' -- Key messages from chapter 2 'Research Methodology' -- Chapter 3 - Creating a culture of research -- Culture and climate -- Appraisal -- Talent pathways -- Coaching -- Learning tickets -- Research bursaries -- Time -- Research groups - training teams -- Professional learning communities -- Research buddies -- Research champion -- Speed reading - Buzan -- TeachMeets -- Journal clubs -- Reading groups -- Conclusion of chapter 3 - 'Creating a culture of research' -- Key messages from chapter 3 'Creating a culture of research' -- Conclusion -- Irresistible Learning website -- Bibliography.
This book will strengthen your research practice and help build a culture of research across your school. Whether you are a class teacher or school leader, you will be guided to use the power of research to strengthen practice in yourself and others.
9781914351266
Education--Research--Management.
Education--Research.
Educational leadership.
Electronic books.
LB1028.2 .C45 2021
Irresistible Learning : Embedding a Culture of Research in Schools. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (156 pages)
Cover -- About the author -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- Acknowledgements -- Foreword -- Chapter 1 - Introduction -- What is research? -- Why engage in research? -- Key messages from chapter 1 - 'Introduction' -- Chapter 2 - Research Methodology -- The Research Cycle -- Step 1: Define the issue -- Key messages from step 1 'Define the issue' -- Step 2: Build a question to answer the issue -- What's the situation? -- What's going on here? -- What happens when? -- What is related to what? -- Finding the right question -- Key messages from step 2 'Build a question to answer the issue' -- Step 3: Review what is known about the issue -- Professional learning communities and research buddies -- Speak with colleagues -- Books -- Journals -- Websites -- Professional associations -- Conferences and training events -- Social media -- Thinking critically -- Cognitive bias -- Key messages from step 3 'Review what is known about the issue' -- Step 4: Refine the question -- Key messages from step 4 'Refine the question' -- Step 5: Select the research methodology -- Quantitative and qualitative research -- Types of research methodology -- Practical tools for research -- Ethics and permissions -- Conclusion of step 5 -- Key messages from step 5 'Select the research methodology' -- Step 6: Analyse the findings -- Synthesis and analysis -- Analysis of words - the constant comparative method -- Mapping out your findings -- Turning words into numbers -- Analysis of numbers -- Key questions when eyeballing data and charts -- Conclusion of step 6 -- Key messages from step 6 'Analyse the findings' -- Step 7: Share the new understanding -- Journal write-up -- Blog -- Digital presentation -- Video recording -- Small group presentation -- Research poster -- Conclusion of step 7 -- Key messages from step 7 'Share the new understanding'. Step 8: Adapt or affirm practice in light of what you have learnt -- Lethal mutations -- Conclusion of step 8 -- Key messages from step 8 'Adapt or affirm practice in light of what you have learnt' -- Key messages from chapter 2 'Research Methodology' -- Chapter 3 - Creating a culture of research -- Culture and climate -- Appraisal -- Talent pathways -- Coaching -- Learning tickets -- Research bursaries -- Time -- Research groups - training teams -- Professional learning communities -- Research buddies -- Research champion -- Speed reading - Buzan -- TeachMeets -- Journal clubs -- Reading groups -- Conclusion of chapter 3 - 'Creating a culture of research' -- Key messages from chapter 3 'Creating a culture of research' -- Conclusion -- Irresistible Learning website -- Bibliography.
This book will strengthen your research practice and help build a culture of research across your school. Whether you are a class teacher or school leader, you will be guided to use the power of research to strengthen practice in yourself and others.
9781914351266
Education--Research--Management.
Education--Research.
Educational leadership.
Electronic books.
LB1028.2 .C45 2021