Jo Mcdonough, Steven McDonough

Research Methods for English Language Teachers (eBook, PDF)

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Produktbeschreibung

This book offers a lively introduction to the research methods and techniques available to English language teachers who wish to investigate aspects of their own practice. It covers qualitative and quantitative methodology and includes sections on observation, introspection, diary studies, experiments, interviews, questionnaires, numerical techniques and case study research.

Each method is illustrated with examples in language teaching contexts, and techniques of data collection and analysis are introduced. The authors focus particularly on research in the classroom, on tests, materials, the effects of innovations, and they discuss methods appropriate to research in various collaborative modes as well as by individuals. A key feature of the book is an introduction to the debate surrounding different approaches to research, with an evaluation of traditional research in relation to the paradigms associated with reflective practice and action research.

The book is ideal for teachers on initial training and post-experience courses, students on degree programmes in applied linguistics and TEFL and, of course, practising teachers with an interest in research methods in language teaching.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 272
• Erscheinungstermin: 12. Mai 2014
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781317859192
• Artikelnr.: 41074254

Autorenporträt

Authored by McDonough, Jo; McDonough, Steven

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction: setting the scene
Part 1 Principles and Perspectives
Chapter 1 Teachers in action
Chapter 2 The teacher researcher in focus
Chapter 3 What is research?
Chapter 4 Principles and problems: what makes good research?
Chapter 5 Generating research
Part 2 Topics and Methods
Chapter 6 Definitions and overview
Chapter 7 Observing language classrooms
Chapter 8 Diaries and diary studies
Chapter 9 Using numbers
Chapter 10 Doing experiments
Chapter 11 Asking questions
Chapter 12 Looking inside: methods for introspection
Chapter 13 Studying cases
Chapter 14 Mixing research methods
Conclusion