Teacher Research as TESOL Professional Development: A Case Study

This article outlines a case study of a group of teacher-researchers who carried out individual research projects investigating aspects of second language acquisition with students in mainstream primary and secondary schools. The teachers were undertaking professional development in TESOL (Teaching...

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Main Authors: Margaret Kitchen, Maree Jeurissen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tuwhera Open Access Publisher 2006-04-01
Series:New Zealand Journal of Teachers' Work
Online Access:https://ojs.aut.ac.nz/teachers-work/article/view/488
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