What is educational research? What are its current approaches, methods
and methodologies? How should existing literature be reviewed and
evaluated critically? What are the key philosophical debates in and on
educational research? How should research in education be conducted and
how should it be presented? And what is the value of such research?
With this extensively revised edition of a much-admired and engaging
guide, Jerry Wellington provides clear and constructive answers to these
questions, complete with detailed advice on methods such as
interviewing, surveys, documentary research and the use of focus groups.
Thoroughly overhauled and updated, this edition includes new case
studies, helpful 'theory summary' boxes, and a range of activities or
'points to ponder' to foster engagement with current issues. Retaining
the clarity and concision of the previous edition, and its approachable
and practical style, Jerry Wellington provides an invaluable text for
all those engaged in educational research.