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Most research methods are too impractical and painstaking for educators. Teachers and administrators at all levels—elementary, secondary, and university—need a simple, yet powerful book on conducting action research as a viable method for making educational improvements. This user-friendly book covers the principles and history of action research, ethical and legal considerations, how to conduct both formal and informal action research, data collection methods, data analysis and interpretation, planning and initiating action, and evaluating the results of action. Illustrations are included in each chapter. Features: · A procedure model for using action research in the school environment. · A model of action research with examples. · A comprehensive description of how action research varies from the use of qualitative and quantitative research methodology. · Examples of benchmarking techniques that can aid an educator in using action research. · Examples of how to conduct literature reviews. · A detailed explanation of collecting data and analyzing this data in a practical manner. · Practical tips and strategies to analyze data using basic statistical methods. · Samples of teacher action research projects and references. · How to construct graphs using Microsoft Excel. · Methods of evaluating action research. · Explanation of how to conduct a formal action research proposal. · Strategies in conducting interviews and surveys. Designed for elementary and secondary teachers and administrators as a practical guide, and for university professors as a required textbook or supplemental book.

Is your 'zero tolerance' policy too rigid? Here's a book that provides flexibility. Classrooms routinely become minefields containing students with a range of dysfunctional behaviors through which teachers must negotiate on a daily basis. Dr. Tomal provides practical strategies for teachers of any grade to apply the needed level of discipline in their classrooms.

Challenging Students to Learn is an inspirational guide with many practical principles and strategies for leading and motivating students that are based on years of study and in-service training programs on leadership and motivation. These tactics are effective in public and private elementary and secondary schools and also universities for teacher preparation programs. They are practical and useful techniques that can be used by any educator and can help teachers motivate students to perform academically, improve their behavior in the classroom, and develop better attitudes toward education. David R. Tomal describes 101 ways to motivate students, including tangible and intangible awards, instructional strategies, classroom management, and positive relationships. The use of intrinsic and extrinsic motivational factors, positive reinforcement, good classroom management, and effective instruction and curriculum, and fair discipline are just some of the topics covered. The advantages and disadvantages of many of these factors are discussed, and examples are given where these strategies have been applied in schools.