'This is a really useful book. It is full of helpful ideas and examples and discusses the importance of research for teachers. While addressing both the why and the how of practitioner research in school settings the authors have kept closely in touch with the practical concerns of busy professionals' - Professor Anne Edwards, School of Education, University of Birmingham. This is a book about how to do your research. It's aimed at teachers involved in classroom-based research projects such as Best Practice Research Scholarships and Networked Learning Communities. This book is a significant text for teachers involved in practitioner research. It discusses how the notion of classroom research has evolved from previous movements based upon school effectiveness and action research. It shows how being able to conduct and understand research is vital for the professional development of teachers. The text then considers the practical issues of the design and carrying out of classroom-based research. It contains practical examples to illustrate points where appropriate. Each chapter includes recommended further reading and practical tasks.