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Place-Based Methods for Researching Schools: A Guide for Social Researchers

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Schools are complex social institutions that are embedded in the communities they serve. As such, they are shaped by a variety of place-based factors, such as the local economy, the social and cultural composition of the community, and the physical environment. Traditional research methods often fail to take these place-based factors into account, which can lead to a limited and distorted understanding of schools.

Place-based methods can provide a more nuanced and contextually-sensitive understanding of schools. By taking into account the unique characteristics of the place where a school is located, place-based methods can help researchers to understand how schools are shaped by their surroundings, and how they in turn shape the community.

Place-Based Methods for Researching Schools (Bloomsbury Research Methods for Education)

by Pat Thomson

5 out of 5

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This book provides a comprehensive overview of place-based methods for researching schools. The authors draw on a range of international examples to illustrate how place-based methods can be used to study a variety of topics, including school climate, student achievement, and teacher effectiveness. They also offer practical guidance on how to conduct place-based research in a variety of settings.

Chapter 1: Place and Schooling

The first chapter of the book provides a theoretical overview of the relationship between place and schooling. The authors argue that place is not simply a backdrop for schooling, but rather a dynamic force that shapes educational processes and outcomes. They discuss the different ways in which place can influence schools, and they provide a framework for understanding the complex relationship between place and schooling.

Chapter 2: Place-Based Research Methods

The second chapter of the book provides an overview of place-based research methods. The authors discuss the different types of place-based research methods, and they offer practical guidance on how to design and conduct place-based research projects. They also discuss the ethical considerations that researchers need to be aware of when conducting place-based research.

Chapter 3: Place-Based Research in Practice

The third chapter of the book provides a range of international examples of place-based research on schools. The authors discuss how place-based methods have been used to study a variety of topics, including school climate, student achievement, and teacher effectiveness. They also provide practical tips on how to conduct place-based research in a variety of settings.

The book concludes with a discussion of the implications of place-based research for school policy and practice. The authors argue that place-based research can help to inform school policy and practice by providing a more nuanced and contextually-sensitive understanding of schools. They also call for more research on the relationship between place and schooling.

References

The book includes a comprehensive list of references for further reading.

About the Authors

The authors of the book are leading researchers in the field of place-based research on schools. They have published extensively on the topic, and they have conducted numerous place-based research projects in a variety of settings.

Place-Based Methods for Researching Schools (Bloomsbury Research Methods for Education)

by Pat Thomson

5 out of 5