Action Research by Smitha V. P.

DETAILS : 

• Author: by Smitha V. P.
  
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ APH Publishing
  
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ 1 January 2012
  
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
  
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9331318014
  
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9331318015
  
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 500 g
  
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 20 x 14 x 4 cm

ABOUT THE BOOK

This book Action Research is intended to assist classroomteachersand school administrators and teacher trainees inpublishing of anaction research project. General methodology thatcan be followedto carry out an action research project, statisticaltechniquescommonly used by researchers and common tools that areused fordata collection are described with examples in detail. Thecontentsare presented in simple language to suit the needs ofallcategories of readers. About the Author Dr. Smitha, V.P is a post graduate in Chemistry and holdsaPh.D in Education from Regional Institute of Education(NCERT),Mysore. She is currently the Principal of CalicutUniversityTeacher Education Centre, Kozhikode, Kerala. She has overa decadeof teaching experience in teacher education institutions.Herresearch interests include science teaching, innovativeteachingmethodologies, development of critical thinking skillsandscientific attitude in students. Her other books areDevelopmentsin Education, Science Teaching, Science Education andEducationalTechnology. Table of Contents Preface Action Research Tools and Techniques of Evaluation Statistics References

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Smitha V. P. is an elite Indian educationist, researcher, and author with extensive experience in teacher-training institutions. Her academic work focuses heavily on bridging the gap between complex psychological research methodologies and the practical, day-to-day realities faced by teachers in diverse classroom settings.

The authorial and pedagogical style of Smitha V. P. is exceptionally lucid, structured, and user-friendly. Writing with the directness of an experienced mentor, she cuts through dense statistical and academic jargon to provide clean layout structures, diagnostic templates, and real-world case studies from actual school environments. Each chapter is equipped with scannable summary charts, comparative tables, and sample action research projects that readers can easily adapt to their own situations. By balancing systematic scientific rigor with accessible, field-tested guidance, her literature remains an indispensable national gold standard for teacher-education classrooms, school administrators, and continuous professional development (CPD) programs.

The Action Research Cycle

To understand the reflective process mapped out in the book, consider the foundational cyclical framework that guides every action research project:

     ┌────────► PLAN (Identify problem & formulate hypothesis) ────────┐
     │                                                                 ▼
REFLECT (Evaluate data & modify plan)                       ACT (Implement targeted intervention)
     ▲                                                                 │
     └────────────────────── OBSERVE (Collect data) ───────────────────┘