1st Edition
Research Methods for English Language Teachers
272 Pages
by
Routledge
272 Pages
by
Routledge
272 Pages
by
Routledge
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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... Read more
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;
Biography
Authored by McDonough, Jo; McDonough, Steven
A good and useful book.
The Linguist
