Beyond Actions is a new breed of book on action research, going beyond procedural descriptions of action research and discusses psychological processes and epistemological challenges involved in planning and conducting action research. The book discusses in depth key concepts of action research and their contribution to the improvement of educational practice.

Autorentext

Noriyuki Inoue is an associate professor of educational psychology and research methods at the University of San Diego, School of Leadership and Education Sciences. He received a MEd from Harvard University and a PhD from Columbia University.

Inhalt

Contents: Introduction: The Nature of Action Research Examining Assumptions: New Psychology of Research Crafting Research Questions: Journey from Within Validity of Inquiry: Mindful Action Research Design Grasping Needs of Reality: Objectivity vs. Subjectivity Letting Others Live within You: The Spirit of Working Together Your Actions and Beyond: The Path to Self-Transformation Reflection, Ego, and Mindfulness: A Way of Letting Go A Meta-Framework: Redefining Educational Research What s Next? Completing the Circle.