Teachers Taking Action

A Comprehensive Guide to Teacher Research

Cynthia A. Lassonde and Susan E. Israel, editors

How to Use the Case Studies to Enhance Your Reading of Teachers Taking Action: A Comprehensive Guide to Teacher Research

The case studies provided here are practical examples of the ways teachers engage in teacher research in the classroom. The purpose of each case study is to frame and provide an example of the concepts and ideas presented in each of the first five parts of Teachers Taking Action: A Comprehensive Guide to Teacher Research. These case studies include the following unique organizational features:

“Before Reading” section, which helps activate prior knowledge by guiding readers to reflect on the purpose of the case study in relation to its corresponding part in Teachers Taking Action.

“During Reading” section, which includes questions related to topics in each part and case study.

“After Reading” section, which encourages readers to check their comprehension of the case studies.

“Synthesis and Concluding Thoughts” section, which includes more than a summary of the case study but a synthesis that evaluates critically the research, ideas, or analysis of the significance of it.

“Questions for Reflection” section, which provides prompts to encourage reflection, application, and clarification of the case studies.

Please see the contents listing to access the case studies.