{"product_id":"participatory-action-learning-and-action-research-theory-practice-and-process-paperback","title":"Participatory Action Learning and Action Research: Theory, Practice and Process - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLesley Wood\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eParticipatory Action Learning and Action Research\u003c\/em\u003e offers a concise yet comprehensive explanation of the theory, practice and process of this emerging paradigm, methodology and theory of learning. PALAR is a transformative, collaborative and democratic process for resolving complex problems within the context of sustainable professional, organisational and community development. The book draws on real-life examples from socially and economically challenged contexts, and features critical reflections on the strengths and challenges of this evolving methodology in relation to the increased interest in community engagement and project-based learning among institutions of higher education. Analysing theory in the context of sustainable professional, organisational and community development, this book: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides a comprehensive, research-based manual on the use of PALAR within actual research projects.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplains a means of engaging in research that promotes the mobilisation of human potential relevant in a rapidly changing society.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eAddresses the challenges of doing participatory research within institutions.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides applied, specific examples of how PALAR can be adapted for use in socially and economically challenged contexts, typical of developing economies.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers critical reflections by researchers and community participants on the challenges and uses of PALAR.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eInnovative, and offering clarity on ethics and research questions, \u003ci\u003eParticipatory Action Learning and Action Research\u003c\/i\u003e will be of interest to both emerging and experienced researchers looking to bring about change at a personal, professional, organisational or community level.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLesley Wood\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Professor and Director of Community-Based Educational Research in the Faculty of Education, North West University, South Africa. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 210\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 9.2 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 01, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42738354847807,"sku":"9781138339064","price":106.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/3b11f2bc36755ea45f653be2102b57ac.webp?v=1765153029","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/participatory-action-learning-and-action-research-theory-practice-and-process-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}