Bücher der Reihe The Concordia University Leadership Series

This user-friendly book covers the principles and history of action research, ethical and legal considerations, how to conduct both formal and informal action research, data collection methods, data analysis and interpretation, planning and initiating action, and evaluating the results of action. Illustrations are included in each chapter.

Everything you need to know on initiating and managing school change are covered: planning change, conditions for successful change, models for improvement, tools and strategies, understanding and using research data, implementing school initiatives, managing resources, getting student results and more.

A guide for educators that offers practical principles and strategies for leading and motivating students. It describes strategies that are based upon years of study, research, and in-service training programs on leadership and motivation. It is useful for educators at various levels - elementary, secondary, and university.

Is your ''zero tolerance'' policy too rigid? Here''s a book that provides flexibility. Classrooms routinely become minefields containing students with a range of dysfunctional behaviors through which teachers must negotiate on a daily basis. Dr. Tomal provides practical strategies for teachers of any grade to apply the needed level of discipline in their classrooms.

The Challenge for School Leaders identifies essential systems and their elements that enhance the school leader's knowledge and skill to continually improve the academic program through a faculty collaborative process.

This is a thorough, understandable, and comprehensive guide to educational research.