| Description |
1 online resource (xxv, 323 pages) |
| Contents |
Introduction -- The Nature of Qualitative Inquiry -- Interviewing -- Observation -- Collecting and Analysing Spoken Interaction -- Planning a Project -- Analysis and Representation -- Epilogue: Qualitative Inquiry and Teaching -- References -- Index |
| Summary |
More and more teachers of English are discovering the contribution that Qualitative Inquiry can make to their work and professional development. Qualitative Inquiry in TESOL offers a unique three-level introduction to qualitative research designed specifically for TESOL professionals. The book introduces different research traditions and embraces the whole research process. At its core are user-friendly chapters designed to develop essential research skills in interviewing, observation, and analysing spoken interaction. Each chapter includes: an introduction to the topic activities for skills development boxed summaries, procedures, tips, checklists, etc illustrative case studies detailed advice on further study graded tasks for skills refinement Qualitative Inquiry in TESOL will be particularly valuable on Certificate, Diploma, Masters and PhD programmes, where students can access different research skills at a level appropriate to their needs and draw on the book as a resource when undertaking specific projects |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 301-316) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
English language -- Study and teaching -- Foreign speakers.
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linguistics.
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Language teaching theory & methods.
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Applied linguistics for ELT.
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LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES -- General.
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Languages.
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English language -- Study and teaching -- Foreign speakers
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780230505056 |
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0230505058 |
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1280426586 |
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9781280426582 |
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