Product reviews for Teacher-Led Research

With the increased interest in school-based research - as witnessed by the growth in popularity of TeachMeets and researchED, amongst others, and the focus given to randomised controlled trial (RCT) techniques by organisations like the EEF - the publication of Teacher-Led Research is certainly very timely.

This is a great book for teachers and school leaders who are interested  in RCTs and want apply these techniques in their own schools. Teacher-Led Research takes the reader logically through the basics of research methodology and explains RCT techniques using a clear and systematic approach. As well as providing relevant and practical examples, you are encouraged to design and develop your own RCT as you progress through the book's chapters.

Gathering data, understanding its significance and being able to draw accurate conclusions are essential to both the credibility and further application of any school-based research and the well-illustrated sections on statistics remind us how to use different techniques - it's comprehensive without being too complicated.

I particularly liked the way the book is organised with its Brain Boxes (containing extension ideas) and Learning Zones (for developing understanding). At the end of each chapter there is an opportunity (if you wish!) to test your own learning through a series of self-assessment questions.

Teacher-Led Research is accessible, well-illustrated and informative - highly recommended for those engaged in, or planning, school-based research.