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I enjoyed the text, however, I did not think it was appropriate for an introductory course to research, which emphasizes the scientific method and all of it's steps. May be more useful as a supplementary to some of my other courses.
I did not formally adopt, but have recommended it to students interested in PAR and community-based programming/research
I chose this \textbook" because it is the "BEST FIT" for my teaching philosophy and practice involving project based learning through community focused action research projects by criminal justice, social work and gerontology students, all of whom take a common research methods course in their junior year titled "Research Methods for the Human Services."
Focus too narrow for my course, i.e., not the best fit for an introductory social work research course. Great supplement to other texts for students interested in community-based research.
Good basic overview of participatory action research and approaches to conducting research with communities.
May consider in near future
Book is aligned with the most current issues facing community change and allows for class discussion based on topic areas highlighted in book.
Currently using this text, excellent for the class of international development and economic development graduate students.
PSY 4339: Seminar in Community Psychology integrates applied research knowledge.
Excellent description of community based research. Great insights into the challenges of doing community research and working in academia.
“In its community-based focus and careful attention to the micro, inter-group and institutional dynamics of project centered research in and with communities, this text stands alone. I am not aware of another text that provides such an in-depth framework and rationale for community-centered research practice, as well as grounded details and guidance on the opportunities and challenges in integrating research more effectively and equitably through the different stages of the project cycle.”
I chose this "textbook" because it is the "BEST FIT" for my teaching philosophy and practice involving project based learning through community focused action research projects by criminal justice, social work and gerontology students, all of whom take a common research methods course in their junior year titled "Research Methods for the Human Services."
