Using Analytical Frameworks for Classroom Research : Collecting Data and Analysing Narrative

This introductory collection brings together contributions from a range of international researchers, each working within their own traditions, to explore current perspectives on the use of analytical approaches in education. Providing a close examination of cutting-edge data analysis techniques, each contribution describes a set of tools to assist prospective researchers as they decide which analytical approach or approaches best suit their own research endeavours. Exploring theoretical approaches from both a macro and a micro perspective, each chapter: Outlines the theoretical assumptions of the approach Highlights the constraints and tensions within the approach Contextualises the tradition in which the approach is located Provides data and case studies to illustrate how the approach is used in classroom research and the realities of practice In the final chapter a cross-comparison between the approaches covered is presented, allowing researchers to better understand which approach is most suitable for their project. Essential reading for all those interested in the theory behind the analytical approach, this book will appeal to all postgraduates, researchers, and academics engaged in research in educational settings. This Introductory Collection Brings Together Contributions From A Range Of International Researchers, Each Working Within Their Own Traditions, To Explore Current Perspectives On The Use Of Analytical Approaches In Education. Providing A Close Examination Of Cutting-edge Data Analysis Techniques, Each Contribution Describes A Set Of Tools To Assist Prospective Researchers As They Decide Which Analytical Approach Or Approaches Best Suit Their Own Research Endeavours. Essential Reading For All Those Interested In The Theory Behind The Analytical Approach, This Book Will Appeal To All Postgraduates, Researchers, And Academics Engaged In Research In Educational Settings.--jacket. Understanding Educational Achievement And Outcomes: Person, Process And Context / Mary Ainley And Sarah Buckley -- Observational Analysis Within Case Study Designs / Divya Jindal-snape And Keith Topping -- Tracking Student Learning Over Time Using Construct-centered Design / Namsoo Shin, Shawn Y. Stevens And Joseph Krajcik -- Analysis Of Interview Data Using The Constant Comparative Analysis Method / Nicos Valanides -- Using Metamatrices To Analyse Learning From Multiple Data Sources / Lindsey N. Conner -- Narrative Interrogation: Constructing Parallel Stories / Bev France -- The Potential Of Using Stimulated Recall Approaches To Explore Teacher Thinking / Paul Denley And Keith Bishop -- A Developing Narrative: Analysing Teachers In Training/tutor Conferences / Charles Anderson And Pauline Sangster -- Exploring Talk: Identifying Register, Coherence And Cohesion / Susan Rodrigues -- How To Use Pronoun Grammar Analysis As A Methodological Tool For Understanding The Dynamic Lived Space Of People / Christine Redman And Rod Fawns -- Conclusion: What Next? / Susan Rodrigues. Edited By Susan Rodrigues. Includes Bibliographical References. Cover......Page 1 Using Analytical Frameworks for Classroom Research......Page 3 Contents......Page 6 Figures......Page 8 Tables......Page 10 Contributors......Page 12 Preface......Page 16 1 Understanding educational achievement and outcomes: person, process and context......Page 20 2 Observational analysis within case study designs......Page 38 3 Tracking student learning over time using construct-centred design......Page 57 4 Analysis of interview data using the constant comparative analysis method......Page 78 5 Using metamatrices to analyse learning from multiple data sources......Page 91 6 Narrative interrogation: constructing parallel stories......Page 109 7 The potential of using stimulated recall approaches to explore teacher thinking......Page 128 8 A developing narrative: analysing teachers in training/tutor conferences......Page 144 9 Exploring talk: identifying register, coherence and cohesion......Page 163 10 How to use pronoun grammar analysis as a methodological tool for understanding the dynamic lived space of people......Page 182 11 Conclusion: what next?......Page 202 Index......Page 214 "This introductory collection brings together contributions from a range of international researchers, each working within their own traditions, to explore current perspectives on the use of analytical approaches in education. Providing a close examination of cutting-edge data analysis techniques, each contribution describes a set of tools to assist prospective researchers as they decide which analytical approach or approaches best suit their own research endeavours." "Essential reading for all those interested in the theory behind the analytical approach, this book will appeal to all postgraduates, researchers, and academics engaged in research in educational settings."--Résumé de l'éditeur Providing a close examination of cutting-edge data analysis techniques, this collection will explore current issues and fresh perspectives on analytical approaches in educational research. Offering an examination of the data analysis techniques, this collection explores fresh perspectives on analytical approaches in educational research