Teacher inquiry helps improve educational outcomes

Practitioner Teacher Inquiry and Research explores the
concept and importance of the teacher practitioner, and prepares
students in teacher education courses and programs to conduct
research in the classroom. Author Carolyn Babione has extensive
experience in undergraduate- and graduate-level teacher training
and teacher inquiry coursework. In the book, Babione guides
students through the background, theory, and strategy required to
successfully conduct classroom research. The first part of the book
tackles the "how-to" and "why" of teacher inquiry, while the second
part provides students with real-life practitioner inquiry research
projects across a range of school settings, content areas, and
teaching strategies. The book's discussion includes topics such
as:

* Underlying cultural and historical perspectives surrounding the
teaching profession

* Hidden stereotypes that limit teacher beliefs about power and
voice

* Current curriculum innovation and reflections on modern
developments

Practitioner Teacher Inquiry and Research successfully
guides and encourages budding teachers to fully understand the
importance of their involvement in studying and researching their
classroom settings, giving a better understanding of how their
beliefs and teaching practices impact classroom learning.