行动研究近年来得到日益广泛的关注。Anne Burns所著的《英语教学中的行动研究方法》介绍了行动研究的概念,对行动研究的过程逐步进行详细讲解,并辅以丰富的案例,帮助读者掌握行动研究的方法。
《英语教学中的行动研究方法》共五章,每章均以问题开始,引导读者回顾已有知识。各章节中"反思时刻"、"行动时刻"等新颖的设计,引导读者结合自身经验进行反思,并通过各种行动研究任务及时进行练习;"课堂声音"为读者提供了丰富的行动研究案例;每章小结则对要点加以归纳。后,本书特别增加了一个中文研究案例,以帮助国内读者更好地理解本方法的应用。
本书以直观和易读为撰写原则,深入浅出,简明易懂,适合外语教学研究工作者使用。并可作为外语专业研究生、本科高年级学生研究方法课程教材,也是很好的外语教师培训参考资料。
anne burns所著的《英语教学中的行动研究方法》一书,从一线教师的视角,讨论行动研究的各个环节,每章均有"反思时刻"、"行动时刻"等新颖形式设计。同时,全书运用了丰富例证来解释理论概念,便于读者理解、思考和消化所读内容。凡是应邀撰写研究方法系列的国作者均有博士学位,并对自己阐述的研究方法有着丰富的实践经验。他们有的运用了书中的研究方法完成了硕、博士论文,有的是采用书中的研究方法从事过重大科研项目。
总序
导读
Preface
Acknowledgements
Chapter 1 What Is Action Research?
1.1 What is action research?
1.2 Why should I do action research? I'm a teacher not a researcher!
1.3 What are the steps in action research?
1.4 How is AR different from other kinds of research?
1.5 Is action research the same as reflecting on your teaching?
1.6 Summary point
Chapter 2 Plan - Planning the Action
2.1 Finding your focus
2.2 Developing and refining your questions
2.3 Getting permission and covering ethical issues
2.4 Preparing your resources and materials
2.5 Summary point
Chapter 3 Act - Putting the Plan into Action
3.1 Collecting your data
3.2 Observing and describing: What do I need to see?
3.3 Asking and discussing: What do I need to know?
3.4 Cross-checking and strengthening the information
3.5 Summary point
Chapter 4 Observe - Observing the Results of the Plan
4.1 Preparing for data analysis
4.2 Analysing and synthesising qualitative data
4.3 Analysing and synthesising quantitative data
4.4 Validity in action research: Making sure your conclusions are trustworthy
4.5 Summary point
Chapter 5 Reflect - Reflecting and Planning for Further Action
5.1 Reflecting in the AR cycle
5.2 Planning the next steps
5.3 Sharing with others
5.4 On with the action!
5.5 Summary point
5.6 Final words
Postscript: Action Research in Action
Developing learners' self-assement skills
Watching to learn or learning to watch
打破大学英语课堂中的沉默——提高课堂互动的行动研究
Further Reading and Resources
Index