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Collaboration and dissemination in ISLA
  • YouJin Kim and Laura Gurzynski-Weiss
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Instructed Second Language Acquisition Research Methods
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Abstract

In this final chapter, we share suggestions for developing ISLA research that informs pedagogy and vice-versa, particularly focusing on the importance of training ISLA researchers, promoting collaboration among various stakeholders, and disseminating ISLA research to a larger audience. First, we highlight the importance of connecting ISLA research and L2 pedagogy. We argue for the benefits of collaboration between ISLA researchers, program directors, teacher trainers, and classroom teachers, and share practical guidelines for promoting mutual benefits. Second, we share insights into how to disseminate ISLA research meaningfully both within and beyond academia. In terms of washback of ISLA research, we discuss answers to the “so what?” question, which include steps to follow after conducting ISLA research. We also provide detailed guidance with examples on how to write up ISLA research manuscripts and discuss various venues to share your research with the purpose of making an impact in the real world. We end the chapter and thus the volume with future directions for ISLA research in terms of different research methodologies and ways to maximize the robustness of your design and therefore the impact of your ISLA research on L2 pedagogy, our ultimate aim in the field.

Abstract

In this final chapter, we share suggestions for developing ISLA research that informs pedagogy and vice-versa, particularly focusing on the importance of training ISLA researchers, promoting collaboration among various stakeholders, and disseminating ISLA research to a larger audience. First, we highlight the importance of connecting ISLA research and L2 pedagogy. We argue for the benefits of collaboration between ISLA researchers, program directors, teacher trainers, and classroom teachers, and share practical guidelines for promoting mutual benefits. Second, we share insights into how to disseminate ISLA research meaningfully both within and beyond academia. In terms of washback of ISLA research, we discuss answers to the “so what?” question, which include steps to follow after conducting ISLA research. We also provide detailed guidance with examples on how to write up ISLA research manuscripts and discuss various venues to share your research with the purpose of making an impact in the real world. We end the chapter and thus the volume with future directions for ISLA research in terms of different research methodologies and ways to maximize the robustness of your design and therefore the impact of your ISLA research on L2 pedagogy, our ultimate aim in the field.

Chapters in this book

  1. Prelim pages i
  2. Table of contents vii
  3. Acknowledgements ix
  4. Introduction to the volume xi
  5. List of contributors xix
  6. Section 1. Introduction
  7. Chapter 1. Getting started 3
  8. Section 2. Identifying your research approach
  9. Chapter 2. Quantitative research methods in ISLA 31
  10. Chapter 3. Qualitative ISLA research methodologies and methods 55
  11. Chapter 4. Mixed methods research in ISLA 79
  12. Chapter 5. Replication research in instructed SLA 103
  13. Section 3. ISLA research across methodological approaches
  14. Chapter 6. Unique considerations for ISLA research across approaches 125
  15. Section 4. Designing instructional interventions for specific skills & competencies
  16. Chapter 7. Pragmatics 149
  17. Chapter 8. Vocabulary 181
  18. Chapter 9. Grammar 207
  19. Chapter 10. Pronunciation 233
  20. Chapter 11. Listening 257
  21. Chapter 12. Reading 281
  22. Chapter 13. Writing 305
  23. Chapter 14. Speaking 329
  24. Section 5. Sharing your research
  25. Chapter 15. Contributing to the advancement of the field: 355
  26. Index 379
https://doi.org/10.1075/rmal.3.15kim

Chapters in this book

  1. Prelim pages i
  2. Table of contents vii
  3. Acknowledgements ix
  4. Introduction to the volume xi
  5. List of contributors xix
  6. Section 1. Introduction
  7. Chapter 1. Getting started 3
  8. Section 2. Identifying your research approach
  9. Chapter 2. Quantitative research methods in ISLA 31
  10. Chapter 3. Qualitative ISLA research methodologies and methods 55
  11. Chapter 4. Mixed methods research in ISLA 79
  12. Chapter 5. Replication research in instructed SLA 103
  13. Section 3. ISLA research across methodological approaches
  14. Chapter 6. Unique considerations for ISLA research across approaches 125
  15. Section 4. Designing instructional interventions for specific skills & competencies
  16. Chapter 7. Pragmatics 149
  17. Chapter 8. Vocabulary 181
  18. Chapter 9. Grammar 207
  19. Chapter 10. Pronunciation 233
  20. Chapter 11. Listening 257
  21. Chapter 12. Reading 281
  22. Chapter 13. Writing 305
  23. Chapter 14. Speaking 329
  24. Section 5. Sharing your research
  25. Chapter 15. Contributing to the advancement of the field: 355
  26. Index 379
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