ERIC Number: EJ1133840
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017-Feb
Pages: 10
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ISSN: ISSN-2324-805X
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Teachers' Opinions Regarding the Usage of Action Research in Professional Development
Yigit, Celal; Bagceci, Birsen
Journal of Education and Training Studies, v5 n2 p243-252 Feb 2017
The aim of the study is to investigate the contribution of action research to teachers' professional development. In line with this goal, a group of teachers were asked their opinions. The working group of the study is comprised of six teachers working at a state primary and middle school. The study is an example of "Case Study," one of qualitative research methods. The content analysis technique was utilized in the analysis of the data. To sum up, the teachers expressed that action research had a positive impact on their professional development in various aspects.
Descriptors: Teacher Attitudes, Action Research, Case Studies, Faculty Development, Elementary School Students, Middle School Students, Qualitative Research, Content Analysis, Teaching Methods, Foreign Countries
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education; Middle Schools; Secondary Education; Junior High Schools
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Turkey
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