Teacher Research: From Inquiry to Understanding

Author: Freeman
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Publish Date: 2005-10-01
Features: This article revolves around the six key elements of the teacher research process: inquiry, data collection, data analysis, understanding, dissemination, and Freeman first explains that research-oriented teachers must clarify their research direction in the field of teaching. Secondly, he points out the differences between teaching-related and research-related questions. Then, the author not only uses theoretical elaboration but also provides examples to illustrate methods of data collection and data analysis. The content of this book is divided into two parts. The first part primarily explains the definition and operational elements of teacher research from a theoretical perspective. The author also uses specific examples of teacher research work to deeply and meticulously analyze the concepts and principles that teachers should possess when conducting research. The second part, the author uses numerous case studies to demonstrate the specific operational steps. The author cites the views of many educators, psychological theories, and the experiences of experts engaged in teacher research to support his arguments, making profound theoretical discussions more accessible and easy to understand.