Research Methods in Educational Leadership and Management
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Research Methods in Educational Leadership and Management by Marianne Coleman
Written for both new and experienced researchers, this book is the essential guide to research in educational leadership and management. The second edition maintains the accessibility of the first, all chapters have been revised and updated, and the scope of the book has been widened both by the addition of new chapters and by increased contributions from international authors and experts in research in educational leadership. The book deals with: o the concept of research and its philosophical bases o 'critical' approaches to research o fundamental issues of ethics, validity and reliability o exploring existing literature to inform research o making use of existing data sets o the nature of survey, case study, action and practitioner research o research tools such as interviews, questionnaires, documentary research and observation o analysis and presentation of quantitative and qualitative research data o writing up and disseminating research This book is a core text for master's level and professional doctorate courses in educational leadership and management.It is accessible for the beginning researcher, while at the same time providing stimulating reading for students and practitioners with research experience.
Briggs, Ann: - Dr. Ann Briggs is Emeritus Professor of Educational Leadership at Newcastle University, UK. She has published on research methods, middle leadership, 14-19 education and management structures in post-compulsory institutions. Ann is a past Chair of BELMAS and is currently National Secretary of NZEALS, having retired to New Zealand in 2009.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781412923545 |
| ISBN 10 | 1412923549 |
| Title | Research Methods in Educational Leadership and Management |
| Author | Marianne Coleman |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Sage Publications Ltd |
| Year published | 2007-03-12 |
| Number of pages | 400 |
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