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In the first edition of this book, Tim Stewart provided an easy-to-follow guide to conducting classroom research, from getting started to publishing your findings. The second edition of Classroom Research for Language Teachers further explores different approaches to conducting classroom research in the English language classroom, beginning with the central question: Why should English language teachers conduct classroom research? This edition has also been updated with new examples of teacher research and more resources for language teachers wishing to conduct their own research. This essential guide provides novice teacher-researchers with the knowledge to begin their own classroom research and the confidence to carry it out. Stewart helps you answer and reflect on important topics, such as: The different kinds of research How to develop a research topic How to plan your research project What kind of data to collect, and how to analyze it How to prepare your ideas for publication Demystify the process of classroom research and enjoy the empowering energy of researching and learning. Whether you are a new teacher or an experienced one, Classroom Research for Language Teachers, Second Edition is an essential resource for anyone who wants to improve their teaching practice through research. About the English Language Teacher Development Series As the English language teaching field continually reinvents itself, the pressure is intense for language teachers to update their knowledge. The English Language Teacher Development Series is a set of short resource books written in an accessible manner for all types of teachers of English. The series offers a theory-to-practice approach, a variety of practical methods, and time for reflections that allow teachers to interact with the materials presented. The books can be used in preservice settings, in-service courses, and by individuals looking for ways to refresh their practice.

Maximize the quality and quantity of peer interactions and transform your classroom into a dynamic, collaborative space for student learning. The second edition of Cooperative Learning and Teaching further explores the principles and techniques of cooperative learning and teaching, beginning with the question: Why use group activities? This edition adds new chapters, new research, and added strategies for helping multilingual learners of English develop the cooperative skills to succeed in school and in life. This essential guide will provide English language teachers with the knowledge to create effective, collaborative student groups that promote learning and motivate students. This book provides: Principles for cooperative teaching and learning Classroom activities to use with your students today Cooperative learning techniques to maximize the benefit of groupwork Guidance for groupwork in virtual classrooms Ways to address issues that arise during collaborative work. About the English Language Teacher Development Series As the English language teaching field continually reinvents itself, the pressure is intense for language teachers to update their knowledge. The English Language Teacher Development Series is a set of short resource books written in an accessible manner for all types of teachers of English. The series offers a theory-to-practice approach, a variety of practical methods, and time for reflections that allow teachers to interact with the materials presented. The books can be used in preservice settings, in-service courses, and by individuals looking for ways to refresh their practice.

In the first edition of this book, Dr. Liying Cheng provided an easy-to-follow guide to understanding language classroom assessment, from giving an overview of different forms of assessment to outlining assessment methods and procedures. The second edition of Language Classroom Assessment further explores language assessment, expanding on how to answer the key question: "Have my students learned?" This edition has also been updated with the newest changes in language assessment research and highlights the interaction of teaching, learning and assessment. This essential guide provides English language teachers with the knowledge to reflect on their own assessment practices. Dr. Cheng helps you understand and reflect on essential topics.