Inquiring in the Classroom Asking the Questions that Matter About Teaching and Learning

Inquiring in the Classroom provides a practical and accessible guide to planning, carrying out and presenting successful classroom inquiry for teachers working towards a Masters-level qualification in education, whether on a MTL programme, working towards an Education MA or carrying out teacher inquiry as part of their professional development. The contributors provide a clear and concise roadmap drawing on case studies throughout bringing educational theory to life by linking it to classroom practice. They also provide invaluable support on writing and presenting at Masters level.

Notes on Contributors \ Foreword \ Introduction: Why Should Teachers Inquire and WhatQuestions Should They Ask? Nick Mitchell and Joanne Pearson \ Part I: The Tools of Teacher Inquiry \ 1.Reading for Teacher Inquiry Jayne Price \ 2. Research on Teaching: How TeachersCan Use Data to Reflect on their Practice Louise Tracey and Matt Homer \ 3. Researchin Teaching: How to Harness Everyday Teaching Activities as Teacher Inquiry MethodsFiona Woodhouse \ Part II: Inquiringinto the Mechanics of Teaching and Learning \ 4. Inquiring into Teaching, Learningand Assessment Claire E. Smith and Barbara Hibbert \ 5. Inquiring into SubjectKnowledge Nick Mitchell and Joanne Pearson \ 6. Inquiring into Children's Developmentand Behaviour Dean Pearson \ 7. Inquiring into Inclusion Melanie Garlick, CathLawes and Katie Hall \ 8. Inquiring into Collaborative Working Brendan Higginsand Erica Mace \ 9. Inquiring into Leadership and Management Ian Price and NickMitchell \ Part III: Sharing yourFindings \ 10. Presenting Teacher Inquiry Nick Mitchell and JoannePearson \ Index