So you are considering becoming a qualitative researcher

 Doing research within the qualitative paradigm can be a challenging task sometimes. However, when well designed and implemented, research itself and being engaged in research related activities offers a myriad of opportunities for personal and professional growth. Considering these aspects, throug...

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Main Author: Jhon Eduardo Mosquera Pérez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia (UPTC) 2024-08-01
Series:Enletawa Journal
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Online Access:https://revistas.uptc.edu.co/index.php/enletawa_journal/article/view/17102
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Summary: Doing research within the qualitative paradigm can be a challenging task sometimes. However, when well designed and implemented, research itself and being engaged in research related activities offers a myriad of opportunities for personal and professional growth. Considering these aspects, through this reflective article I provide some thoughts on initial aspects I consider pre-service and in-service EFL teachers should bear in mind if intending to enter the qualitative research field. In doing so, firstly I provide a general overview of what qualitative research is while also making an analysis of what it implies. Second, I reflect upon some elements which should be considered at the moment of beginning a formal research endeavor. Finally, the final remarks derived from the practical considerations given to pre-service and in-service EFL teachers willing to work with qualitative inquiry are presented. Key words: English teachers, qualitative research, thoughts for English teachers intending to enter the field
ISSN:2463-1965