Anne Burns is a distinguished Professor of TESOL, whose scholarly work deeply engages with the art and science of teaching speaking. Her research critically examines action research and language teacher education, offering profound insights into pedagogical methodologies. She explores the practical and theoretical underpinnings of language acquisition, aiming to enhance both teaching effectiveness and learner outcomes. Her contributions significantly shape the field of language education through rigorous academic inquiry.
This collection provides an overview of current issues, debates, and approaches in Second Language Teacher Education (SLTE) presented by internationally prominent researchers, educators, and emerging scholars. Chapters address such issues as distance education, non-native English- speaking educators, technology, assessment, standards, and the changing contexts of contemporary language teaching and teacher education.
A guide to going through an action research process. It addresses: action research and how it differs from other forms of research; the steps involved in developing an action research project; ways of developing a research focus; methods of data collection; approaches to data analysis; and, making sense of action research for classroom action.