A sociocultural perspective of teacher development honours the rich knowledge base that teachers work
from as they strive to connect theory (“expert” knowledge) to practice (“experiential” knowledge). The
present paper explores classroom research and reflective practice as forms of teacher-led inquiry for the
EFL context. In particular, this study explores the extent to which Armenian EFL teachers engage in
classroom research, the challenges they face therein, and whether or not they consider themselves to be
reflective practitioners. The findings are presented against the backdrop of the Armenian context with
recommendations for cultivating teacher-led inquiry to promote teacher development in a range of EFL settings.
Classroom research; professional development; reflection; reflective practice; teacherresearcher
Birincil Dil | İngilizce |
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Konular | Eğitim Üzerine Çalışmalar |
Bölüm | Articles |
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Yayımlanma Tarihi | 18 Mart 2016 |
Yayımlandığı Sayı | Yıl 2016 Cilt: 2 Sayı: 1 |