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Metaphors for Education (ISTE Invoiced)
by Emmanuel SanderMetaphors are more than just linguistic tools; they go far beyond this. By drawing on the known to illuminate the unknown, they shape understanding and profoundly influence learning dynamics, making them particularly relevant in education. Metaphors for Education explores this theme in depth, offering a comprehensive and enlightening overview of the role and place of metaphors in the field of education. The book examines how metaphors shape pedagogical approaches and conceptions of teaching, and influence learning processes and conceptual development, as well as impact assessment, differentiation and the professional identity of teachers. It also shows how metaphors can provide powerful tools for reflection and transformation in educational practices. Aimed at teachers, students, educational researchers and enthusiasts alike, this book offers fresh and stimulating perspectives on the contribution of metaphors to learning and teaching.
Metaphors in Counselor Education and Supervision
by Sarah E. Stewart-SpencerMetaphors in Counselor Education and Supervision provides counselor educators and supervisors with creative applications of metaphors to help students and supervisees who struggle with abstract clinical concepts or foundational clinical skills. This teaching and supervision guide provides a variety of metaphors to clarify different areas of counselor education and supervision, including but not limited to case conceptualization, self-care, the counseling process, countertransference, suicide assessments, and advocacy. Each metaphor is accompanied by ethical and cultural considerations, group supervision modifications, and alternative uses to help emphasize diversity and ethics. This book will prepare supervisees and students with unique methods for teaching and understanding counseling concepts and skills and supply professional counselors with creative and different perspectives to use in practice.
Metaphors of Depth in German Musical Thought
by Holly WatkinsWhat does it mean to say that music is deeply moving? Or that music's aesthetic value derives from its deep structure? This study traces the widely employed trope of musical depth to its origins in German-language music criticism and analysis. From the Romantic aesthetics of E. T. A. Hoffmann to the modernist theories of Arnold Schoenberg, metaphors of depth attest to the cross-pollination of music with discourses ranging from theology, geology and poetics to psychology, philosophy and economics. The book demonstrates that the persistence of depth metaphors in musicology and music theory today is an outgrowth of their essential role in articulating and transmitting Germanic cultural values. While musical depth metaphors have historically served to communicate German nationalist sentiments, Watkins shows that an appreciation for the broad connotations of those metaphors opens up exciting new avenues for interpretation.
Metaphors of Ed Tech (Issues in Distance Education)
by Martin WellerThe criticisms leveled at online education during the Covid-19 pandemic revealed not only a lack of understanding about how educational technology can be deployed effectively, but a lack of imagination. In this refreshing and insightful volume, Martin Weller provides new ways of thinking about educational technology through a wide range of metaphors. By using metaphors as a mental model, Weller enables educators to move beyond pragmatic concerns into more imaginative and playful uses of technology and to critically examine the appropriate implementation and adoption of ed tech.
Metathinking: The Art and Practice of Transformational Thinking (Management for Professionals)
by Bruno Frischherz Nick ShannonThis book compels professionals to actively imbibe self-awareness in their thought process in order to help them manage complexities in business. The authors explore dialectical thinking –in contrast to logical thinking—and introduce a new mind-opening thinking process called “Metathinking”. Four case studies demonstrate the application of Metathinking. The reader shall come across, and learn from, a multitude of mind opening questions on a variety of topics, with particular focus on leadership and transformation. Practical exercises are also offered for training and discussion in the workplace.
Meten in de praktijk: Stappenplan voor het gebruik van meetinstrumenten in de gezondheidszorg
by Hester Vermeulen Harriët Wittink Sandra Beurskens Raymond Swinkels Roland Van PeppenHet doel van dit boek is om je aan de hand van een stappenplan te leren op een systematische en kritische manier het juiste meetinstrument te zoeken, te selecteren en de uitkomsten te interpreteren en integreren in het behandelproces. Het uitgangspunt is dat meten geen doel op zich is maar dat het meten processen ondersteunt. Als dat niet het geval is, is het gebruik van meetinstrumenten tijdsverspilling voor zorgprofessionals én patiënten en moet je het niet doen. In de dagelijkse zorg hebben zorgprofessionals veel vragen. Wat wil een patiënt bereiken? Waar gaan we aan werken? Wat zijn de effecten van de zorg? Moet de behandeling worden bijgesteld? Door meten worden deze zaken verhelderd en geobjectiveerd. De zorgprofessional en patiënt hebben hier profijt van, zowel bij het bepalen van de diagnose, het voorspellen van het beloop van het herstel, het samen bepalen van het doel en het evalueren van een behandeling. Meten in de praktijk - Stappenplan voor het gebruik van meetinstrumenten in de gezondheidszorg is onmisbaar voor zorgprofessionals, studenten en docenten aan gezondheidszorgopleidingen in het hoger onderwijs. Daarnaast is het een handige gids voor professionals en kwaliteitsmedewerkers die werkzaam zijn in de gezondheidszorg. In deze derde druk zijn twee hoofdstukken toegevoegd waarbij het accent ligt op het interpreteren en gebruiken van de resultaten in het zorgproces. Verder wordt samengewerkt met de website www.meetinstrumentenzorg.nl waardoor de meetinstrumenten en de gebruikersinformatie vrij toegankelijk beschikbaar zijn. Aansluitend op de patiëntgerichte benadering, ligt het accent in het boek op de zogenaamde 'patiënt reported outcomes' (PRO's). Meten in de praktijk is een prachtig hulpmiddel bij zinvol inzetten van meetinstrumenten waarbij de zorgprofessional en de patiënt gezamenlijk het doel en verloop van de behandeling bespreken en bepalen en deze na afloop evalueren. De focus in dit boek ligt meer op ‘Weten waarom en wat je wilt meten’ dan op het bekende ‘Meten is weten’.
Meter Maid: Passbooks Study Guide (Career Examination Series #C-498)
by National Learning CorporationThe Meter Maid Passbook® prepares you for your test by allowing you to take practice exams in the subjects you need to study. It provides hundreds of questions and answers in the areas that will likely be covered on your upcoming exam.
Method Meets Art
by Patricia LeavyThis book presents the first comprehensive introduction to arts-based research (ABR) practices, which scholars in multiple disciplines are fruitfully using to reveal information and represent experiences that traditional methods cannot capture. Each of the six major ABR genres--narrative inquiry, poetry, music, performance, dance, and visual art--is covered in chapters that introduce key concepts and tools and present an exemplary research article by a leading ABR practitioner. Patricia Leavy discusses the kinds of research questions these innovative approaches can address and offers practical guidance for applying them in all phases of a research project, from design and data collection to analysis, interpretation, representation, and evaluation. Chapters include checklists to guide methodological decision making, discussion questions, and recommended print and online resources.
Method Meets Art
by Patricia LeavyThis book presents the first comprehensive introduction to arts-based research (ABR) practices, which scholars in multiple disciplines are fruitfully using to reveal information and represent experiences that traditional methods cannot capture. Each of the six major ABR genres--narrative inquiry, poetry, music, performance, dance, and visual art--is covered in chapters that introduce key concepts and tools and present an exemplary research article by a leading ABR practitioner. Patricia Leavy discusses the kinds of research questions these innovative approaches can address and offers practical guidance for applying them in all phases of a research project, from design and data collection to analysis, interpretation, representation, and evaluation. Chapters include checklists to guide methodological decision making, discussion questions, and recommended print and online resources.
Method Meets Art
by Patricia LeavyThis book presents the first comprehensive introduction to arts-based research (ABR) practices, which scholars in multiple disciplines are fruitfully using to reveal information and represent experiences that traditional methods cannot capture. Each of the six major ABR genres--narrative inquiry, poetry, music, performance, dance, and visual art--is covered in chapters that introduce key concepts and tools and present an exemplary research article by a leading ABR practitioner. Patricia Leavy discusses the kinds of research questions these innovative approaches can address and offers practical guidance for applying them in all phases of a research project, from design and data collection to analysis, interpretation, representation, and evaluation. Chapters include checklists to guide methodological decision making, discussion questions, and recommended print and online resources.
Method Meets Art, Second Edition
by Patricia LeavyA comprehensive, highly accessible introduction to arts-based research (ABR), this widely used text provides a practical guide for researchers who want to uncover information that traditional methods cannot capture. Patricia Leavy addresses all eight major ABR genres--narrative inquiry, fiction-based research, poetry, music, dance, theatre, film, and visual art. Following a consistent format, chapters review how each genre developed, explore its methodological variations and the kind of research questions it can address, and describe sample studies. An exemplary research article or online video link demonstrates each set of techniques in practice. New to This Edition: *Covers two additional ABR genres: fiction-based research and film. *Chapter on the criteria for evaluating ABR studies. *Most end-of-chapter exemplars are new; plus links to online exemplars added for ABR performance studies. *Chapters restructured to follow a consistent format. *Implications for creative arts therapies are addressed throughout. *Increased attention to public scholarship and audience issues. *Expanded discussions of ABR as a paradigm, playbuilding, and technology. Pedagogical Features: *Checklists of issues to consider when deciding how to use a particular method. *Discussion questions and activities that can be worked on in class or assigned. *Annotated lists of suggested readings and websites, including links to online performance pieces. *Instructive research examples from multiple disciplines. *Flexibly organized so that chapters can be read independently or in sequence.
Method Meets Art, Third Edition: Arts-Based Research Practice
by Patricia LeavyIdeal for courses in multiple disciplines, the third edition of this award-winning text has been revised and updated with new topics, examples, and guiding questions to introduce each chapter&’s sections. Patricia Leavy presents a practical guide to the full range of arts-based research (ABR) genres--narrative inquiry, fiction-based research, poetry, music, dance, theatre, film, and visual art. Each genre-specific chapter is paired with an exemplary research article or online video link (at the companion website). Following a consistent format, chapters review how the technique was developed, explore its methodological variations and the kind of research questions it can address, and describe diverse sample studies. Checklists and practical advice help readers harness the power of these innovative techniques for their own studies or dissertations. New to This Edition *Covers additional ABR practices: concrete research poetry, musically enhanced narrative inquiry, community music projects, musical spoken word, scored transcripts, comics/graphic novels, wordless narrative research, and installation art. *Discussions of research design, collaborative ABR, and ways to overcome common ABR challenges, plus tips for getting started. *Numerous new research examples, including three new end-of-chapter exemplars. *Increased attention to the impact of research, with a heightened focus on ethics, public scholarship, and issues of audience. Pedagogical Features *Checklists of issues to consider when deciding how to use a particular method. *Discussion questions and activities for in-class use or assignment. *Annotated lists of suggested readings and websites, including links to online performance pieces. *Compelling research examples from multiple disciplines. *Chapters follow a consistent format and can be read independently or in sequence; new guiding questions introduce sections within chapters.
Method and Postmethod in Language Teaching (Routledge Key Guides to Applied Linguistics)
by Graham HallMethod and Postmethod in Language Teaching provides a comprehensive, accessible, and engaging guide to the much-debated notions of ‘method’, ‘methods’, and ‘postmethod’ in language teaching.Divided into three sections − ‘Contexts’, ‘Concepts’, and ‘Debates’ – the book sets out ‘traditional’ understandings of method(s), examines alternative accounts and critiques that inform, and at times go beyond, postmethod thinking within language teaching, and finally relates these issues to key practical debates and dilemmas that teachers navigate in the classrooms.Highlighting the importance of teachers’ understandings of their own professional contexts, the volume uses the notion of method as a ‘lens’ through which teachers and other language teaching professionals can clarify their understandings of language teaching, both in terms of pedagogic practices and classroom possibilities, and with regard to the development of this diverse field more generally.Throughout, readers are encouraged to develop their own thinking and practice in contextually appropriate ways, supported by discussion questions and key readings that accompany each chapter, a glossary of key terms, and suggestions for additional reading.This book is an indispensable resource for language teachers and other language teaching professionals, as well as postgraduate and upper-level undergraduate students of Applied Linguistics, Language Teacher Education, and ELT/TESOL and other language teaching programmes.
Method in Prayer
by W. Graham ScroggieDeepen your spiritual practice with W. Graham Scroggie's Method in Prayer, a timeless guide designed to enrich and transform your prayer life. Drawing from the wisdom of Scripture and years of pastoral experience, Scroggie offers a structured and insightful approach to prayer that is both accessible and profound.W. Graham Scroggie, a distinguished pastor, and theologian, presents a comprehensive exploration of the principles and practices that underpin effective prayer. In Method in Prayer, he meticulously examines the various aspects of prayer, from adoration and confession to thanksgiving and supplication, providing readers with a balanced and holistic understanding of this vital spiritual discipline.The book delves into the biblical foundations of prayer, highlighting key passages and teachings that illustrate the power and importance of communion with God. Scroggie’s clear and thoughtful exposition helps readers grasp the deeper theological significance of prayer, encouraging them to develop a more intimate and dynamic relationship with the Divine.Method in Prayer also offers practical guidance for overcoming common obstacles and distractions that can hinder a fruitful prayer life. Scroggie addresses issues such as maintaining focus, cultivating a sincere heart, and aligning one’s will with God’s purposes, providing valuable tools for personal spiritual growth.This book is an essential resource for believers seeking to enhance their prayer practice, whether they are new to the faith or seasoned in their spiritual journey. Scroggie’s warm and pastoral tone, combined with his deep theological insight, makes Method in Prayer a treasured companion for anyone desiring to deepen their connection with God.
Method, Context, and Meaning in New Testament Studies
by C. Kavin RoweA masterful collection of essays in New Testament studies connecting Scripture, theology, and human life What is the purpose of studying the New Testament, and how is it best approached? Esteemed professor C. Kavin Rowe explores these questions in sixteen incisive essays covering a range of topics, including: • the state of New Testament studies as a field • the relationship between historical criticism and theological reading • interdisciplinary methodology • comparative religion and New Testament Christianity • truth claims of the New Testament What unites these diverse chapters is a holistic approach to the New Testament. Against the modern tendency to separate disciplines, Rowe unites philosophy, theology, history, and biblical studies in fruitful conversation. Most crucially, he emphasizes the essential purpose of this academic work: its implications for human flourishing. With an insightful and bold approach, Rowe&’s essays should be read by anyone interested in New Testament studies. Scholars and students will find the essays in this critical volume challenging and rewarding.
Methoden der Sozialen Arbeit für Dummies (Für Dummies)
by Martin BeckerDas Handwerkszeug für Fachkräfte Sozialer Arbeit Soziale Arbeit ist mehr als nur Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe – sie ist eine komplexe Wissenschaft, die Theorie und Praxis miteinander verbindet. In diesem Buch erfahren Sie, wie Sie die Methoden der Sozialen Arbeit in der Praxis effektiv anwenden können. Wie finden Sie die Interessen der Menschen in einem Stadtteil heraus? Wie gewinnen Sie das Vertrauen Ihrer Klienten und bewahren gleichzeitig den nötigen Abstand? Mit zahlreichen Beispielen aus dem Arbeitsalltag ist dieses Buch ein wertvoller Begleiter für alle, die sich für die Methoden Sozialer Arbeit interessieren. Sie erfahren Welchen Auftrag Fachkräfte Sozialer Arbeit haben Wie vielfältig die Methoden Sozialer Arbeit sind Wie Sie die passenden Methoden effektiv einsetzen Wie wirksam Soziale Arbeit sein kann
Methoden für die klinische Forschung und diagnostische Praxis
by Markus Pospeschill Rudolf SiegelDieses Buch richtet sich an im Beruf tätige Kliniker, Therapeuten und Diagnostiker, Studierende in den empirischen Humanwissenschaften, sowie an Doktoranden der Psychologie und Medizin. Es beschreibt und demonstriert: visuelle, deskriptive und inferenzstatistische Prüfverfahren der nicht-parametrischen Statistiksog. Permutations- und Randomisierungstests, die sich vor allem bei Untersuchungen an kleinen Personenstichproben oder Einzelfällen zur Analyse empirischer Daten anwenden lassenAuswertungsmethoden der psychometrischen Einzelfalldiagnostik und zur Analyse von Testprofilen gezeigt, die einen Rückschluss von Testdaten eines Einzelfalls im Vergleich zu Normdaten erlaubenVerfahren, mit denen sich Signifikanzaussagen aus einzelnen statistischen Analysen zu einer Gesamtaussage verknüpfen lassen. Für den wissenschaftlich fundierten Einsatz der Verfahren finden Sie einführend solche Untersuchungsformen und -designs, die zur validen statistischen Überprüfung von Interventionseffekten, von diagnostischen Hypothesen und von Effekten aus Einzelfallstudien geeignet sind.Als hilfreiche Besonderheit und zur praktischen Anwendung werden alle vorgestellten Methoden und Verfahren anhand konkreter Datenbeispiele in ihrer Anwendung erläutert. Die Auswertung wird mittels des Statistik-Softwarepaketes IBM SPSS Statistics und alternativ mit der freien Statistik-Software R demonstriert. Die dazu notwendigen Auswertungsskripte und Datensätze stehen für Sie als Online Zusatzmaterialien zur Verfügung. Sämtliche Skripte und Beispieldatensätze sind so beschaffen, dass sie sich mit geringem Aufwand auf Ihre eigenen Problemstellungen und Daten anwenden lassen.
Methoden in der Hochschullehre: Interdisziplinäre Perspektiven aus der Praxis (Perspektiven der Hochschuldidaktik)
by Jörg Noller Christina Beitz-Radzio Daniela Kugelmann Sabrina Sontheimer Sören WesterholzIm Zentrum des Bandes steht die Frage, welche Lehrmethoden im breiten Fächerspektrum der Hochschulen besonders geeignet sind. Zwar wird in der Hochschuldidaktik eine Vielzahl an Methoden für die Lehre vermittelt, doch stellt sich hier die Frage nach ihrer konkreten Umsetzung in der Praxis. Die Autorinnen und Autoren des Bandes identifizieren fachspezifische Herausforderungen und präsentieren Lehrmethoden, die sich als Antwort darauf im Lehralltag bewährt haben.Der InhaltEinleitung: Zur aktuellen Methodenentwicklung in der HochschullehreStudienbegleitende ProgrammeNaturwissenschaften, Mathematik und MedizinGeistes- und SozialwissenschaftenDigitale LehrmethodenDie HerausgebendenDr. Jörg Noller ist wissenschaftlicher Assistent an der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München im Fach Philosophie. Er ist Tutorenausbilder und leitet verschiedene digitale Lehrprojekte.Dr. Christina Beitz-Radzio ist wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin im Studiendekanat der Tierärztlichen Fakultät der LMU. Sie ist unter anderem Tutorenausbilderin und Trainerin (sprachraum eG).Dr. Daniela Kugelmann ist wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin am Institut für Vegetative Anatomie der LMU München. Sie ist als Tutorenausbilderin für die fachlich- und methodisch-didaktische Ausbildung zuständig.Dr. Sabrina Sontheimer ist Lehrbeauftragte am Institut für Englische Philologie der LMU München und als freiberufliche Trainerin für Hochschuldidaktik, Kommunikation und wissenschaftliches Schreiben tätig. Dr. Sören Westerholz ist wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter am Lehrstuhl für Physiologische Chemie der LMU München.
Methoden und Techniken in der systemisch-lösungsorientierten Beratung (essentials)
by Barbara Friehs Martin GabrieleWas ist ein lösungsfokussiertes Kommunikationskonzept und welche Rolle spielt es in unserer Gesellschaft? Ist sie nur eine andere Form der Beratung oder doch etwas spezieller? Was machen eine gelungene Beratung und das dabei verwendete Konzept aus? Diesen und vielen anderen Fragen geht vorliegendes Buch nach. So werden auch Überlegungen zur Rolle, welche Beratung in bzw. für unsere Gesellschaft einnimmt, angestellt und besonders Techniken und Methoden der systemisch-lösungsorientierten Beratung einer genauen Betrachtung unterzogen.Zudem werden die Rolle des Beraters und der große Bereich der Kommunikation in der Beratung thematisiert.
Methodical Bible Study
by Robert A. TrainaThis is an objective approach to Bible study that enables the reader to develop a consistent, step-by-step method that can be employed in the study of any scriptural passage.
Methodological Advances and Issues in Studying College Impact: New Directions for Institutional Research, Number 161 (J-B IR Single Issue Institutional Research)
by Serge Herzog Nicholas A. BowmanWhich curricular and cocurricular practices promote student learning and persistence? While most research and assessment on college student outcomes offers limited insight into causal effects, this volume provides strong evidence of the impact of college on students. The first section discusses statistical analyses that offer more accurate estimates of the causal effect of a particular student experience, such as receiving a need-based scholarship or using academic support services. Providing an overview of the analytical framework, it also includes real-world examples to illustrate implementation for institutional researchers. The second section includes original research to enhance the value of student surveys, including: • aspects of questionnaire design and techniques to cope with item nonresponse, • variation in respondent effort, • interpretation of student self-reported gains, and • practical insights to improve survey-based research. This is the 161st volume of this Jossey-Bass quarterly report series. Timely and comprehensive, New Directions for Institutional Research provides planners and administrators in all types of academic institutions with guidelines in such areas as resource coordination, information analysis, program evaluation, and institutional management.
Methodological Advances in Cross-National Surveys of Educational Achievement
by Board on International Comparative Studies in EducationIn November 2000, the Board on International Comparative Studies in Education (BICSE) held a symposium to draw on the wealth of experience gathered over a four--decade period, to evaluate improvement in the quality of the methodologies used in international studies, and to identify the most pressing methodological issues that remain to be solved. Since 1960, the United States has participated in 15 large--scale cross--national education surveys. The most assessed subjects have been science and mathematics through reading comprehension, geography, nonverbal reasoning, literature, French, English as a foreign language, civic education, history, computers in education, primary education, and second--language acquisition. The papers prepared for this symposium and discussions of those papers make up the volume, representing the most up--to--date and comprehensive assessment of methodological strengths and weaknesses of international comparative studies of student achievement. These papers answer the following questions: (1) What is the methodological quality of the most recent international surveys of student achievement? How authoritative are the results? (2) Has the methodological quality of international achievement studies improved over the past 40 years? and (3) What are promising opportunities for future improvement?
Methodological Advances in Educational Effectiveness Research (Quantitative Methodology Series)
by Leonidas Kyriakides Pam Sammons Bert P.M. CreemersMethodological Advances in Educational Effectiveness Research is an important new work by some of the leading researchers in the field of Educational Effectiveness Research (EER). The book provides a state of the art snapshot of the methodology of EER now and clearly demonstrates the way it is applied in both research and evaluation. It shows how developments in the research methodology area such as the use of multilevel modelling approaches to analyse nested data have promoted the knowledge-base of educational effectiveness. But at the same time, as the authors show, the knowledge-base of educational effectiveness and the attempt to establish theoretical models do paradoxically challenge the development of methodologically appropriate studies including ways of analysing data. Guiding readers though the effective and appropriate use in educational effectiveness of: Longitudinal Studies Experimental Studies Mixed Research Methods Meta-analyses of effectiveness studies Using IRT to measure outcomes and factors Using Generalisability Theory to test the quality of data Multilevel modelling , and Structural Equation Modelling Techniques The authors draw in the expertise of scholars from around the world to show the mathematical background of each technique, the current and future applications, and Specific examples of applying this orientation to help the readers design their own effectiveness studies using specific methodological tools.
Methodological Advances in Research on Emotion and Education
by Michalinos Zembylas Paul A. SchutzThis volume presents different conceptual and theoreticalframeworks as well as research methods that have helped educational researchersto study emotions. It includes innovative approaches that push themethodological boundaries that have served educational researchers until nowand proposes new ways of researching emotions in educational contexts. In particular,this edited volume provides a historical frame for studying emotions. Itconnects theoretical/epistemological views with choice of research methods and describes specificmethods helpful in doing research on emotions as they are grounded in differenttheoretical and disciplinary traditions such as psychology, philosophy,sociology, history, political science, cultural studies, and feminist studies. Finally, it appreciates the contextual and international dimensions of studyingemotions in education and contributes to ongoing debates about the implicationsof our methodological choices for understanding emotion in education. Thiscombination of variety, timeliness, potential for transformation of the field,and uniqueness make this a very valuable resource to introduce new scholars inthe field alongside established scholars.
Methodological Choice and Design
by Lina Markauskaite Peter Freebody Jude IrwinBeginning and well-seasoned researchers alike face significant challenges in understanding the complexities of research designs arising from both within and across methodological paradigms, and in applying them in ways that maximise impact on knowledge, practice, and policy. This volume engages educational and social researchers in a scholarly debate offering some crucial re-interpretations of established research methodologies in light of contemporary conditions and critical introduction to some contemporary research approaches yet to gain general recognition. This book is a contemporary vademecum for researchers, practitioners and graduate students on research methodologies and designs for educational and social change in today's world. The chapters chart and analyse the conceptual and practical complexities of a variety research designs for contemporary educational and social work research. This anthology, taken overall, provides readers with the knowledge and understanding needed not only to design technically sound and coherent research studies, but also to develop methodologically innovative research projects that cross the boundaries between different methodological traditions to the benefit of scholarship, policy, and practice. The chapters cover nine research approaches: - Design-based research - Action research - Ethnomethodological research - Negotiated ethnography - Arts-informed research - Historical analysis and postcolonial scholarship - Policy analysis - Comparative research - Quantitative modelling of correlational and multi-level data The book provides a critical discussion of epistemological questions and methodological frontiers: - Knowledge and epistemology in scholarship, practice and policy - Digital knowledge and digital research - Emerging methodological challenges for educational research - Challenges and futures for social work and social policy research methods - Methodology and the knowledge industry