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