Description
Pearson Qualitative Research For Education 5Th Edition by Robert C Bogdan and Sari Knopp Biklen
Qualitative Research for Education, 5e, provides a background for understanding the uses of qualitative research in education, examines its theoretical and historical underpinnings, and discusses specific methods for conducting research. Special attention has been paid to showcase important Indian studies related to pedagogy, teacher education, and policy research Indian connections and social survey movement holistic ethnography and phenomenological analysis designing qualitative studies and qualitative interviewing methodological mixes and triangulation.The edition begins with a broad discussion of what qualitative research is and how it relates to education, looking at both the theoretical and historical concepts. In the next four chapters, the concepts are applied to the actual practices of design, fieldwork, data collection, and data analysis. From there, it proceeds to writing up findings. In the last chapter, it focuses on a special set of cases in qualitative research in education—applied research. In this chapter, evaluation, action, and practitioner research have been discussed.
Salient Features
Provides strong coverage of applied and action research helping students relate research to classroom practice.
Addresses the changes post-structural and feminist thought have had on qualitative research.
Includes a glossary to assist student understanding of difficult terminology.
Features Appendix B with examples of field notes, guides students who are new to field work.
Incorporates numerous tables and photos that assist visual interpretation and understanding. "