Daniel R. Tomal Books

Make music with this hands-on introduction to the four instrument families- drums, horns, strings, and voice-in this board book series by a world-renown music educator.

Focusing on the principles and history of action research, this comprehensive guide addresses ethical and legal considerations while providing practical methods for both formal and informal research. It explores various data collection techniques, analysis and interpretation strategies, and outlines steps for action planning and initiation, along with evaluating results. This resource is designed to equip readers with a thorough understanding of conducting effective action research.

Make music with this hands-on introduction to the four instrument families: drums, horns, strings, and voice in this new board book series by a world- renown music educator.

Offering a comprehensive guide, this book equips readers with essential knowledge and strategies for effectively navigating the grant writing process. It covers key aspects, from understanding grant requirements to crafting compelling proposals, making it an invaluable resource for both novice and experienced grant writers.

Focusing on the challenges of classroom management, the book offers practical strategies for teachers dealing with a variety of student behaviors. It critiques rigid 'zero tolerance' policies, advocating for a more flexible approach to discipline. Dr. Tomal equips educators with tools to navigate the complexities of student interactions, ensuring a more supportive and effective learning environment for all grades.

Focusing on the dissertation defense process, this comprehensive guide offers essential strategies for success. It covers manuscript preparation, effective communication, stress management, and self-motivation. Additionally, it explores the use of cloud-based communities, presentation techniques, and the final steps of revising, editing, and publishing the dissertation. This resource is designed to equip students with the tools needed to navigate their defense confidently and effectively.

This is a comprehensive book on technology for classroom and online learning for educators. Everything you need to know about using educational technology such as computer networking, peripherals, security, troubleshooting and maintenance, and teaching and learning with technology are covered.

This book presents a comprehensive look at musical theater participation across varied contexts. It is based on a decade of research including observations, interviews, document analysis, and video reflections. From Backpacks to Broadway examines experiences across a diverse group of over 70 children across ages, socio-economic contexts, race, and experience levels to understand musical theater in their lives

This book includes everything you want to know about the core competencies of songwriting, elements of music, and lyrics.

This is a thorough, understandable, and comprehensive guide to educational research.