Research Methods in Social Studies Education by Keith C. Barton - 9781593114541

Research Methods in Social Studies EducationContemporary Issues and Perspectives\nAuthor(s): Keith C. Barton\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Emerald Publishing Inc, United States\nImprint: Information Age Publishing\nISBN-13: 9781593114541, 978-1593114541\nSynopsis\nThis volume fills a significant gap in the scholarship on social studies education by providing thoughtful reflections on research methods in the field. It is not a how to guide but an exploration of key issues related to the design and implementation of empirical studies. The authors are active researchers who use varied methods in diverse settingsincluding historical research, international comparative studies, survey research, interviews with students and teachers, classroom observations, self-studies and action research, and emancipatory methodologies. They use their own experiences to examine such topics as the conceptualization of research questions, relationships with participants, researchers identities, and elicita.