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September 7, 2026
Nancy Fichtman Dana
ISBN 978-1071966655
Educator growth
Transform your teaching and shape education through the power of inquiry.
Grounded in real-world examples and more than 30 years of research in professional development, the fifth edition of The Reflective Educator′s Guide to Practitioner Inquiry addresses how inquiry fosters curiosity, reflection, and practical action to enhance effective classroom learning. This latest edition invites educators to view inquiry as a process, a product, and a stance.
The book offers new sections on the relationship between AI and teacher inquiry and the ways in which inquiry is changing with the times. Additional features and updates include:
A new chapter that provides a step-by-step guide to crafting an intentional, actionable research plan
Access exercises, inductive and deductive data analysis worksheets, ethical guidelines, and examples addressing today’s issues in education
A discussion of the connections between practitioner inquiry and supporting the academic success of every student
The Reflective Educator’s Guide to Practitioner Inquiry, fifth edition, empowers educators at every stage in their careers to investigate their practice, drive sustained professional growth, and harness inquiry’s potential to create classrooms where both students and teachers thrive.
North Dakota United is dedicated to providing researched-based, member-driven, relevant, high-quality programs to advance skills, communication, and leadership opportunities. Book studies are typically one credit courses that last approximately six weeks. One credit equates to 15 hours of study. Expectations include reading the book, answering discussion questions, responding to others’ responses, and a reflection paper/action plan.
COST
Book studies are FREE to North Dakota United members.
All participants (members and non-members) are responsible for obtaining the book and the $50 credit fee to UND to have your credit recorded onto your transcript. The fee to participate in an NDU book study for non-members is $100, plus the $50 credit fee to UND.
If you have questions, please contact: amy.flicek@ndunited.org
September 7, 2026
Nancy Fichtman Dana
ISBN 978-1071966655
Educator growth
Transform your teaching and shape education through the power of inquiry.
Grounded in real-world examples and more than 30 years of research in professional development, the fifth edition of The Reflective Educator′s Guide to Practitioner Inquiry addresses how inquiry fosters curiosity, reflection, and practical action to enhance effective classroom learning. This latest edition invites educators to view inquiry as a process, a product, and a stance.
The book offers new sections on the relationship between AI and teacher inquiry and the ways in which inquiry is changing with the times. Additional features and updates include:
A new chapter that provides a step-by-step guide to crafting an intentional, actionable research plan
Access exercises, inductive and deductive data analysis worksheets, ethical guidelines, and examples addressing today’s issues in education
A discussion of the connections between practitioner inquiry and supporting the academic success of every student
The Reflective Educator’s Guide to Practitioner Inquiry, fifth edition, empowers educators at every stage in their careers to investigate their practice, drive sustained professional growth, and harness inquiry’s potential to create classrooms where both students and teachers thrive.
North Dakota United is dedicated to providing researched-based, member-driven, relevant, high-quality programs to advance skills, communication, and leadership opportunities. Book studies are typically one credit courses that last approximately six weeks. One credit equates to 15 hours of study. Expectations include reading the book, answering discussion questions, responding to others’ responses, and a reflection paper/action plan.
COST
Book studies are FREE to North Dakota United members.
All participants (members and non-members) are responsible for obtaining the book and the $50 credit fee to UND to have your credit recorded onto your transcript. The fee to participate in an NDU book study for non-members is $100, plus the $50 credit fee to UND.
If you have questions, please contact: amy.flicek@ndunited.org
