Tag Archives: research

The Power of Stories, Part 1: Researchers as Storytellers

Posted on 25 March 2020 by Nathan Thomas
Nathan Thomas
Nathan Thomas

One of the aims of TESOL’s Research Professional Council, as indicated in the TESOL Research Agenda, is to support the efforts of those new to conducting research. This blog post explores why stories are so important to sound research and … Continue reading →

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The TESOL Research Agenda: By and for Teachers

Posted on 30 July 2019 by Jessie Curtis
Jessie Curtis
Jessie Curtis

As a new member of the TESOL Research Professional Council (RPC), it is a great pleasure to introduce the council’s new series of communications highlighting the TESOL Research Agenda. This agenda outlines trends in English language teaching and research, serves … Continue reading →

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ELT Best Practices: Getting Your TESOL Conference Proposal Accepted

Posted on 1 October 2016 by Sherry Blok
Sherry Blok
Sherry Blok

Caroline Payant, MA TESL Director and Assistant Professor of TESL at the University of Idaho and President-Elect of WAESOL, shares insights and practices of her recent study, “The Dynamic Rhetorical Structures of TESOL Conference Abstracts” (2016), coauthored with Jack A. … Continue reading →

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Do We Need More Studies on Teacher Feedback?

Posted on 19 August 2016 by Elena Shvidko
Elena Shvidko
Elena Shvidko

An impressive amount of research has been done on teacher response to L2 student writing. It seems like feedback scholars have taken nearly all possible directions trying to understand this “controversial yet ubiquitous pedagogical issue” (Ferris, 2004, p. 49). However, … Continue reading →

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Beyond Linguistic Borders: Language Learning Cradled in Cognition

Posted on 10 March 2016 by tesolconvention2016
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Dr. Jeanette Altarriba will present the James E. Alatis Plenary titled “Beyond Linguistic Borders: Language Learning Cradled in Cognition,” at the TESOL 2016 International Convention & English Language Expo, 8 am, Thursday, 7 April.   The study of bilingualism and how individuals represent and … Continue reading →

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The Bright Future of Second Language Writing

Posted on 22 January 2016 by Elena Shvidko
Elena Shvidko
Elena Shvidko

I always enjoy hearing the voices of those who have been in the field for a number of years and who have contributed to the growth of knowledge in it. For example, conference colloquia or panels where prominent scholars gather … Continue reading →

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Transforming Students Into Researchers and Leaders

Posted on 10 March 2015 by Kevin Knight
Kevin Knight
Kevin Knight

Hello, ESPers worldwide! One of my passions has been preparing my undergraduate students in Japan for their leadership roles in the future. What I have been learning in this regard is also important for ESPers. In this TESOL Blog post, … Continue reading →

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Global Resources in ESP: Free Research From the University of California

Posted on 12 August 2013 by Kevin Knight
Kevin Knight
Kevin Knight

Hello, ESPers worldwide! I am always on the lookout for free resources that I can share with other ESPers. That is why I was especially pleased to read about the decision of the University of California to open its research … Continue reading →

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