Research Methods in Educational Leadership and Management (Centre for Educational Leadership & Management)

This book is the essential guide to research in educational leadership and management. It brings together expert original contributions to present a comprehensive and accessible guide for new and experienced researchers in the field.

The book deals with:

- the concept of research and its philosophical bases

- fundamental issues like ethics, validity and reliability

- exploring existing literature to inform research

- the nature of survey, case study and action research

- research tools: interviews, questionnaires; documentary research and diaries; observation

- analysis and presentation of quantitative and qualitative research data

- writing up and disseminating research

This book is a core text for master's level courses in educational management. It is accessible for the beginning researcher, while at the same time providing stimulating reading for students and practitioners with some research experience.