This Element examines the work of language teacher educators from diverse professional and institutional contexts, particularly in the domains of pedagogy, research, service and leadership (institutional and community). Barkhuizen reveals the significance of the identities that language teacher educators negotiate and are ascribed.
Focusing on narrative research approaches, this book compiles insights from multiple researchers to offer a comprehensive overview. It illustrates the practical application of these methodologies, showcasing diverse perspectives and techniques used in narrative inquiry. The contributions highlight the significance of storytelling in research, enriching the understanding of how narratives shape knowledge and experience.
This book provides a clear introduction to the main methods of analyzing samples of learner language by examining the theoretical and research bases for each.