Education Dissertation: A Guide for Practitioner Scholars

Written for practicing educators pursuing a doctoral degree, this resource provides a step-by-step process for developing and completing an academically rigorous dissertation in a time-efficient manner. Grounded in adult learning theory, this volume presents concrete goals and workable methods, organizational templates, and tips throughout to help students think through situations.

Author: Dan W. Butin
Publisher: Corwin Publishers
Published: 11/01/2009
Pages: 184
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 9.90h x 6.90w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9781412960441

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 02/01/2010 pg. 214

About the Author

Dan W. Butin is the founding dean of the school of education at Merrimack College. He is the editor and author of over fifty books, articles, and book chapters, including the books Teaching Social Foundations of Education and Service-Learning and Social Justice Education. Dr. Butin's research focuses on issues of educator preparation and policy and community engagement. Dr. Butin has been the assistant dean of the school of education at Cambridge College and a faculty member at Gettysburg College. Prior to working in higher education, Dr. Butin taught middle school, in an adult GED program, and was the chief financial officer of Teacher For America. More about Dr. Butin's teaching and scholarship can be found at http: //danbutin.org/.