5th Edition

Action Research: Improving Schools and Empowering Educators

by Craig A. Mertler

Publisher: Sage

Uncategorized

৳ 600.00

📚 Book Features & Quality

🔹 Premium Paper: Off-white Karnaphuli paper, 80 GSM

🔹 Perfect Size: B5 (a little smaller than A4 but bigger than standard books)

🔹 High-Quality Print: Computer printed, sharp and clear fonts

🔹 Durable Binding: Forma binding, strong and long-lasting

🔹 Elegant Cover: Paperback, portable and attractive design

🔹 Comfortable Reading: Ideal for eye comfort

Add to cart

Description

Action Research: Improving Schools and Empowering Educators

The book explains action research in a clear and practical way for educators.
It focuses on real classroom and school problems, not just theory.
Teachers learn how to study and improve their own teaching practices.
The book shows the full action research cycle step by step.
Readers learn how to identify a problem or research question.
It explains how to collect, analyze, and use data in simple ways.
The book helps educators plan actions and make positive changes in schools.
Real examples, case studies, and sample research reports are included.
Exercises make the learning process easy and hands-on.
New editions discuss ethics, data quality, and modern issues like online teaching.
It is suitable for beginners with little or no research experience.
The book supports professional growth and school improvement through research.

Title	Action Research: Improving Schools and Empowering Educators
Authors	Craig A. Mertler
Publisher	Sage
Edition	5th
Number Of Pages	357

Craig A. Mertler is a widely recognized expert in action research, educational assessment, and classroom-based inquiry. With many years of experience as a teacher, researcher, and university professor, he has dedicated his career to helping educators improve their practice and create positive change in schools. Mertler has worked closely with teachers at all levels, guiding them in conducting meaningful research that leads to real improvement in student learning.

He is known for his clear, hands-on approach to explaining action research — making the process accessible and manageable for both new and experienced educators. His books and workshops provide practical tools, step-by-step strategies, and inspirational guidance that help teachers take ownership of their professional growth.

Craig A. Mertler has authored numerous influential texts on assessment and action research that are widely used in teacher-education programs and professional development settings. His work empowers educators to become problem-solvers, innovators, and leaders within their own classrooms and school communities.

Through Action Research: Improving Schools and Empowering Educators, Mertler continues to champion the idea that teachers are capable of driving meaningful change — and that every classroom has the potential to become a more effective, engaging, and student-centered learning environment.

SAGE Publishing is a leading independent academic publisher known for high-quality books and journals that support learning, teaching, and research worldwide. For decades, SAGE has focused on sharing reliable, research-based knowledge across social sciences, education, business, health, technology, and many other fields. Their strong commitment to ethics, innovation, and open access has made SAGE a trusted name for students, teachers, and researchers who want clear, useful, and future-ready academic content.

Key Points

Publishes over 1,000 journals and around 800 new books every year.
Covers social sciences, humanities, business, medicine, technology, education, and more.
Offers textbooks, monographs, reference works, digital tools, and multimedia resources.
Founded in 1965 with a mission to spread “usable knowledge” globally.
Remains independent through the SAGE-SMM Trust to avoid commercial pressure.
Known for strong editorial standards and rigorous peer review.
Early supporter of open access through initiatives like SAGE Open.
Awarded Academic and Professional Publisher of the Year (2025).
Invests continually in digital learning, data platforms, and innovative research tools.
Trusted worldwide for ethical publishing and high-quality academic content.