Foundations of Education Research: Understanding Theoretical Components – A Book Review

Authors

Crista K. Banks, University of South FloridaFollow

Abstract

The volume of researchers interested in pursuing qualitative methods of research continues to grow. However, the foundational components of qualitative research in education are often confusing and overwhelming for the novice researcher and can often pose challenges for more experienced researchers. Egbert and Sanden (2014) offer an easy to follow format in explaining the foundations and theoretical components of research for all levels of learners.

Keywords

Qualitative Research, Theoretical Components, Education Research

Author Bio(s)

Crista K. Banks is a Partnership Resource Teacher with Hillsborough County Public Schools in Tampa, Florida. She currently supervises elementary education interns and teaches elementary education courses at the University of South Florida. Ms. Banks is currently working on her Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction in elementary education at the University of South Florida and hopes to work and research in the field of global education. Correspondence regarding this article can be addressed directly to: cristabanks@mail.usf.edu.

Publication Date

9-22-2016

Creative Commons License

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 4.0 International License.

DOI

10.46743/2160-3715/2016.2653

Recommended APA Citation

Banks, C. K. (2016). Foundations of Education Research: Understanding Theoretical Components – A Book Review. The Qualitative Report, 21(9), 1739-1740. https://doi.org/10.46743/2160-3715/2016.2653