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Language teachers’ perceptions of practitioner research

Language teachers’ perceptions of practitioner research The purpose of this paper is to examine language teachers’ perceptions of practitioner research to establish an understanding whether research comprises a fundamental component in their career.Design/methodology/approachA qualitative study was conducted with language teachers and coordinators from various schools in Lebanon. Questionnaires were distributed to 50 language teachers, followed by semi-structured interviews conducted with language coordinators, and in-depth interviews with language teachers who are practitioner researchers.FindingsResults indicated that research is a minority activity for language teachers due to lack of time, overwhelming working conditions and lack of flexibility in the workplace.Research limitations/implicationsThere was a lack of cooperation between teachers and coordinators.Originality/valueThis study provides teachers in Lebanon with the opportunity of transforming their voice through participating in and being agents of research rather than solely observing the process which attempts to bridge theory to practice. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education Emerald Publishing

Language teachers’ perceptions of practitioner research

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Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to examine language teachers’ perceptions of practitioner research to establish an understanding whether research comprises a fundamental component in their career.Design/methodology/approachA qualitative study was conducted with language teachers and coordinators from various schools in Lebanon. Questionnaires were distributed to 50 language teachers, followed by semi-structured interviews conducted with language coordinators, and in-depth interviews with language teachers who are practitioner researchers.FindingsResults indicated that research is a minority activity for language teachers due to lack of time, overwhelming working conditions and lack of flexibility in the workplace.Research limitations/implicationsThere was a lack of cooperation between teachers and coordinators.Originality/valueThis study provides teachers in Lebanon with the opportunity of transforming their voice through participating in and being agents of research rather than solely observing the process which attempts to bridge theory to practice.

Journal

Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education – Emerald Publishing

Published: Dec 15, 2020

Keywords: Perceptions; Practitioner; Autonomy; Transparency; Researcher

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