| Contemporary Qualitative Research: Exemplars for Science and Mathematics Educators 2007 Edition Contributor(s): Taylor, Peter Charles (Editor), Wallace, John (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1402059191 ISBN-13: 9781402059193 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $208.99 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2007 Annotation: This volume offers a unique set of research exemplars for science, mathematics and technology educators. The volume explores the important challenge of how to translate leading-edge methodologies into practical research strategies and techniques. The book is divided into three major sections, The Golden Age of Research, Meeting the Research Crises and A New Era of Research, with chapters exploring a variety of methodologies and representational forms and texts. These include historical, narrative, literary, phenomenological, autobiographical, virtual and performance texts, among others. Qualitative Research in Postmodern Times is an exciting and accessible book that will be essential reading for science, mathematics and technology educators interested in new forms of educational research. Beginning researchers will find it practically helpful in planning and conducting their research studies, while experienced researchers will welcome new theoretical insights into postmodern methodologies. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Research & Methodology - Science | Study & Teaching |
| Dewey: 001.42 |
| Series: Science & Technology Education Library |
| Physical Information: 0.63" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.19 lbs) 248 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This accessible volume offers a unique set of research exemplars for science, mathematics and technology educators. The volume explores the important challenge of how to translate leading-edge methodologies into practical research strategies and techniques. It is the first book on the market that deals specifically with postmodern approaches to research in the field of science education and is a tightly edited volume that provides a coherent treatment of the issues. |