Teachers as Researchers
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With new laws and increased accountability for teachers, conducting research as a teacher—researcher in one's own classroom is one means by which teachers can help increase student success and also document effective interventions. In this article, the authors provide an overview of the responsibilities and roles of a teacher—researcher and guidelines for conducting research in the classroom.
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