A Toolkit for Action Research is a comprehensive and practical handbook. Suitable for using alone, or alongside other more traditional action research texts, this accessible book provides hundreds of easy to follow frames, tools and templates to support researchers.

Alber’s approach is likely to be particularly useful for less experienced researchers, helping to bridge the gap between theory and real world situations, steering the reader through all stages of their research project- from selecting a topic for study to completing final reports.

In the latest edition of this accessible and engaging book, David Hopkins, a former secondary school teacher, who is currently Chair of Educational Leadership at the University of Bolton (as well has having acted as Chief Advisor on school standards to three secretaries of state) provides a one-stop guide for anyone interested in improving the quality of teaching and learning.

The book outlines how to get started on classroom research and details key principles and methods (including advice on interpreting and analysing data). Hopkins also advises on how to report findings from classroom research projects and explains how research findings can be applied to teaching and learning.

Featuring a range of insightful case studies, A Teacher’s Guide to Classroom Research offers friendly and practical advice whilst providing a clear framework for carrying out effective classroom research.

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