critical reading: towards a research-oriented approach
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Critical reading: towards a research-oriented approach. Rachel Wicaksono. York St John University annual teaching and learning conference: linking teaching and research. January 2007.TRANSCRIPT
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Linking Learning and Research Conference
January 26, 2007
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Critical reading: towards a research-
oriented approach
Rachel WicaksonoSenior Lecturer
International Centre Faculty of Business and
Communication
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English language teaching – why aim for a research-oriented approach?
• Working in an ‘international’ context• Making choices about content and methods• Understanding the nature of ‘conclusions’ in language learning research• Considering the context-dependent nature of knowledge and the possible relationship(s) between research and teaching
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What not to wear…
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MA English Language Teaching
• Aims
• Participants
• Modules
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Classroom Language Research
• Aims
• Assessment
• Content
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Developing critical reading skills
• ‘Active’ reading
• ‘Interrogating’ a research report
• Generating and using a list of critical questions (see handout)
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A ‘research orientation’ outcome?
Teaching and learning that is:
research-informed research-based
research-oriented
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References
Stenhouse, L. (1975) An Introduction to Curriculum Research and Development. London: Heinemann.