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The Teacher's Guide to Action Research for Special Education in PK–12 Classrooms - Marla J. Lohmann

The Teacher's Guide to Action Research for Special Education in PK–12 Classrooms

Buch | Hardcover
154 Seiten
2023
Rowman & Littlefield (Verlag)
978-1-5381-5519-6 (ISBN)
CHF 87,25 inkl. MwSt
A practical, jargon-free, and concise special education teacher’s guide to the complete action research process, including how to use action research to identify and evaluate evidence-based interventions, with explicit connections to the legally mandated IEP planning, implementation, and evaluation process.
Action research is the process of (a) identifying a problem in the classroom, (b) collecting data to better understand the problem, (c) researching evidence-based interventions for addressing the problem, (d) selecting and implementing an intervention, (e) collecting data to determine the effectiveness of the intervention, and (f) making changes to the intervention based on that data. In the special education classroom, action research is an integral part of the IEP process and should be used in IEP planning, implementation, and evaluation. The Teacher’s Guide to Action Research for Special Education in PK-12 Classrooms is intended for use as a textbook in special education action research courses, but includes practical applications and easy-to-understand verbiage for all readers, as well as reproducible data collection forms. The expected readership of the book are current and future preschool through twelfth grade special education teachers. After reading this book, pre-service and in-service teachers will be better prepared for systematically using data to support decision making in their classrooms. Because of the reproducible forms and explicit instructions on the use of action research, readers will be able to immediately begin conducting action research in their own classrooms after reading this book.

Marla J. Lohmann, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Special Education at Colorado Christian University, where she teaches courses on supporting students with disabilities, assistive technology, and action research. Dr. Lohmann has been in the Education field for over 20 years and is passionate about ensuring success for all children and their teachers. You can connect with her via Twitter: @MarlaLohmann

List of Figures

Acknowledgments

Chapter 1: What is Special Education Action Research?

Student Learning Objectives

What is Research?

Action Research in Daily Life

The Action Research Process

Action Research in the IEP Process

Traditional Research vs. Action Research

Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research, & Mixed Methods Research

Why Should I Do Action Research?

Conclusion

Review Questions and Exercises

Chapter 2: Identifying Classroom Learning Challenges and Collecting Baseline Data

Student Learning Objectives

Data-Driven Decision Making

Defining Learning or Behavior Challenge

Collecting Baseline Data

Assessment Data

Work Samples

Observations

Surveys/Questionnaires

Checklists

Rating Scales

Interviews

The Challenge with Only Relying on Formal Assessments

Data Literacy

Additional Data Collection Considerations

Forming a Problem Statement

Conclusion

Review Questions and Exercises

Chapter 3: Identifying Potential Evidence-Based Interventions

Student Learning Objectives

Evidence-Based Practices

Locating EBPs

Finding EBPs Without Access to a University Database

Determining the Appropriateness of an EBP for your Student

Designing an Intervention Plan

Conclusion

Review Questions and Exercises

Chapter 4: Implementing an Avidence-Based Intervention

Student Learning Objectives

Planning for the Intervention

IRB Applications & Approval

Implementing the Intervention

Implementation Fidelity

Conclusion

Review Questions and Exercises

Chapter 5: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Your Intervention

Student Learning Objectives

Formative Evaluation

Analyzing the Formative Data

Determining Effectiveness of Intervention

Conclusion

Review Questions and Exercises

Chapter 6: Sharing Your Research

Student Learning Objectives

Sharing Data with Colleagues

Rationale for Sharing Data with Education Community

Sharing your Research with the Education Community Through Presentations

Sharing your Research with the Education Community Through an Article

Conclusion

Review Questions and Exercises

Chapter 7: Conclusion

Student Learning Objectives

Action Research and the IEP

Moving Forward

Review Questions and Exercises

Appendix A: Case Studies: Sample Action Research Projects

Case Study: Pierre

Case Study: Jack

Case Study: Jose

Appendix B: Case Studies for Student Practice

Case Study 1: Communication Delay in Preschool

Case Study 2: Self-Injury Behavior in 6th Grade

Case Study 3: HyperActivity in 1st Grade

Case Study 4: Paraprofessional Training

References

Index

About the Author

Erscheinungsdatum
Verlagsort Lanham, MD
Sprache englisch
Maße 185 x 262 mm
Gewicht 562 g
Themenwelt Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Sonder-, Heil- und Förderpädagogik
Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Sozialpädagogik
ISBN-10 1-5381-5519-2 / 1538155192
ISBN-13 978-1-5381-5519-6 / 9781538155196
Zustand Neuware
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