Research Methods for English Language TeachersThis 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. |
Contents
The teacher researcher in focus | |
What is research? | |
Introduction | |
Generating research | |
Definitions and overview | |
Observing language classrooms | |
Diaries and diary studies | |
Asking questions | |
methods for introspection | |
Studying cases | |
Mixing research methods | |
Discussion notes | |
And finally | |
References | |
Using numbers | |