Action Research for Language Teachers

This informative guide serves as a valuable resource for educators seeking to enhance their professional skills by systematically examining and evaluating their own teaching methods. It is particularly beneficial for both experienced teachers and those in training who are required to complete a professional project or dissertation as a part of their educational program. The guide provides assistance in designing and executing a research project closely tied to the educators' daily practices, yielding outcomes that are directly applicable to their work. It is accessible and includes the following features: examples of articles and excerpts demonstrating the application of research techniques, 'Personal review' sections that prompt readers to contemplate the discussed concepts in the context of their own experiences, commentaries that explore issues highlighted in the 'Personal review' sections, concise chapter summaries, and a glossary defining all specialized terms.