1st Edition

Researching Second Language Classrooms

By Sandra Lee Mckay Copyright 2006
194 Pages
by Routledge

200 Pages
by Routledge

200 Pages
by Routledge

This text introduces teachers to research methods they can use to examine their own classrooms in order to become more effective teachers. Becoming familiar with classroom-based research methods not only enables teachers to do research in their own classrooms, it also provides a basis for assessing the findings of existing research. McKay emphasizes throughout that what a teacher chooses to... Read more
Contents: Preface. Classroom Research. Researching Teachers and Learners. Researching Classroom Discourse. Writing Research Reports.

Biography

Sandra Lee Mckay

"...An excellent introduction to research methods and issues related to second language teaching and learning. Sandra McKay has successfully applied her expertise in research methodology and her rich, diverse experience in teacher education to produce a volume that offers sound and practical advice for novice researchers."
Christine Goh
National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological Institute, Singapore

"This is a most welcome book in every respect....an excellent resource for teachers in training and practicing teachers."
Brian Morgan
York University