Sara Delamont
Fieldwork in Educational Settings
- ISBN 13:
- 9781138794962
- author:
- Sara Delamont
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Routledge 3 edition (8 Mar. 2016)
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 204
- Dimensions:
- 15.6 x 1.3 x 23.4 cm
- Genre:
- Writing & Reading Experimental Psychology Reference
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Fieldwork in Educational Settings: Methods, Pitfalls and Perspectives by Sara Delamont is an essential resource for researchers in education. This revised edition provides guidance on conducting qualitative educational research, including finding suitable sites, collecting data, and disseminating findings. The book explores both sociological and anthropological approaches to qualitative research, using real-world examples from various countries. The third edition includes updates on the latest developments in authoethnography, data collection, analysis, and dissemination, as well as discussions on the internet and virtual worlds as sites for ethnography and the ethical aspects of ethnographic research. This book is an indispensable introduction for students and novice researchers, addressing the increasing popularity of qualitative methods in educational research. With its broad scope, covering higher education, non-formal settings, and schools, this book provides a comprehensive overview of qualitative educational research methods.