PART 1 PERSPECTIVES ON TEACHER RESEARCH Introduction to Part 1 Chapter 1 Introduction to teacher research Introduction 1.1 Why do teacher research? 1.2 Four principles 1.3 The IDENTITY question: Am I a teacher? Am I a researcher? 1.4 Four examples of teacher research 1.5 Summary 1.6 Further reading Chapter 2 Research Introduction 2.1 Two kinds of research 2.2 Scientific research 2.3 Researching dynamic systems 2.4 Practitioner research 2.5 Summary 2.6 Further reading Chapter 3 Teaching Introduction 3.1 A teacher workshop 3.2 Teaching methods 3.3 Post-method teaching 3.4 Teaching as relationship management- the craft of teaching 3.5 Summary 3.6 Further reading Chapter 4 The contexts of teacher research Introduction 4.1 Analysing the contexts of teaching and research 4.2 Benefits to the institution 4.3 Benefits for teachers 4.4 Teacher research policy 4.5 Teachers supporting institutions 4.6 Summary 4.7 Further reading Chapter 5 From teaching to researching - some trajectories Introduction 5.1 Reflection 5.2 Formal study for qualifications 5.3 Local collaborative activity 5.4 Dissemination of teacher research findings 5.5 Summary PART 2 TEACHER RESEARCH Glossary of Terms