Embedding Reflection within Teacher Research
Teacher Research in TESOL - The Role of Reflection - Daniel Xerri
Daniel Xerri [+]
University of Malta
Daniel Xerri is a Senior Lecturer in Applied Linguistics and TESOL at the University of Malta. Reflective writing and research methodology are staple parts of his teaching. Teacher research is one of his research interests and he has published widely on this subject. Some of his co-edited books include: Becoming Research Literate: Supporting Teacher Research in English Language Teaching (2018), and ELT Research in Action: Bringing Together Two Communities of Practice (2020). He is also the author of the British Council guide, How can teachers best be encouraged to engage with
research – published and their own practitioner inquiry? (2022).
Description
This chapter explores strategies for embedding reflection within the process of teacher research. By means of a series of practical activities, it discusses how research-engaged educators can integrate reflective practice into every stage of the research cycle, from problem identification and the formulation of research questions to the design of a study and the analysis of data. The chapter also highlights the benefits of incorporating reflective activities into collaborative research projects and professional learning communities.