Teacher inquiry helps improve educational outcomes
Practitioner Teacher Inquiry and Research explores the concept and
importance of the teacher practitioner, and prepares students in teacher
education courses and programs to conduct research in the classroom.
Author Carolyn Babione has extensive experience in undergraduate- and
graduate-level teacher training and teacher inquiry coursework. In the
book, Babione guides students through the background, theory, and
strategy required to successfully conduct classroom research. The first
part of the book tackles the "how-to" and "why" of teacher inquiry,
while the second part provides students with real-life practitioner
inquiry research projects across a range of school settings, content
areas, and teaching strategies. The book's discussion includes topics
such as:
- Underlying cultural and historical perspectives surrounding the
teaching profession
- Hidden stereotypes that limit teacher beliefs about power and voice
- Current curriculum innovation and reflections on modern developments
Practitioner Teacher Inquiry and Research successfully guides and
encourages budding teachers to fully understand the importance of their
involvement in studying and researching their classroom settings, giving
a better understanding of how their beliefs and teaching practices
impact classroom learning.