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The Teacher's Guide to Research: Engaging with, Applying and Conducting Research in the Classroom 1st Edition
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This accessible guide provides practical support on becoming research engaged and research active within the school and beyond. It explores the meaning of research and clarifies multiple types of research which lead to different views on ‘what works’, all whilst showing how to engage with the latest educational findings and how to conduct classroom-based research as part of career-long professional development.
Divided into three parts, this book examines the various understandings of being ‘research-engaged’ and covers key issues such as:
- Finding and interpreting research
- How to apply and evaluate findings in reliable ways
- Planning and carrying out a classroom-based project
- Building a culture of research within a school
- Establishing local research networks
- Publishing work
Illustrated with inspiring examples of how to these implement ideas in schools, The Teachers’ Guide to Research is perfect for practicing schools teachers, student teachers and educational leaders who are looking to expand their research knowledge and rekindle their professional curiosity.
- ISBN-101138336270
- ISBN-13978-1138336278
- Edition1st
- Publication dateAugust 12, 2019
- LanguageEnglish
- Dimensions5.83 x 0.6 x 8.27 inches
- Print length260 pages
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"I have read several books of this nature aimed at classroom practitioners, but this one has a contemporary feel and includes references to current debates. It successfully articulates the need for research-informed practitioners and is another tool in the armoury of a profession that desperately needs to able to stand up to politicians." - Peter Ford, Schools Week
"I think that Dr Firth’s book will be welcomed by trainee teachers, their research supervisors and trainers, and practicing teachers alike. Indeed, the book as a whole is, in my view, to be highly recommended to these reader audiences, and on a personal note, I intend to lose no time in making such recommendations myself." - Dr Stephen James Minton, The Psychology of Education Review
"I have read several books of this nature aimed at classroom practitioners, but this one has a contemporary feel and includes references to current debates. It successfully articulates the need for research-informed practitioners and is another tool in the armoury of a profession that desperately needs to able to stand up to politicians." - Peter Ford, Schools Week
About the Author
Jonathan Firth is a teacher, researcher and a Chartered Psychologist. He has written several school psychology textbooks as well as guides for teachers. He works in teacher education at the University of Strathclyde and teaches psychology at school level, as well as conducting research into the practical applications of memory and metacognition to teaching.
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- Publisher : Routledge
- Publication date : August 12, 2019
- Edition : 1st
- Language : English
- Print length : 260 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1138336270
- ISBN-13 : 978-1138336278
- Item Weight : 12 ounces
- Dimensions : 5.83 x 0.6 x 8.27 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #2,597,830 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #7,242 in Educational Certification & Development
- #17,798 in Education (Books)
- #18,010 in Instruction Methods
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About the author

Dr Jonathan Firth is an author, researcher, psychology teacher and international teacher trainer. He writes books and resources for both students and teachers, including psychology textbooks for high school students. In particular, his recent publications and talks have aimed to make the psychology of learning more accessible, and to explain it to educators and students. Jonathan also has a weekly Substack newsletter.
Jonathan has been a teacher and lecturer for over 20 years. Having spent many years working at high school level, he now works at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, Scotland. His research focuses on memory, learning, and metacognition.
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