Language Education Research Flashcards
The area of study dedicated to examining language related matters that arise in language instruction, acquisition and evaluation.
Language Education Research
This research type focuses on describing the current state of language teaching and learning practices,
Descriptive Research
This research type involves conducting experiments to test the effectiveness of different language teaching methods and techniques to compare the outcomes of different instructional methods.
Experimental Research
This research type follows language learners over an extended period to examine the long term effects of different language teaching and learning practices.
Longitudinal Research
This research type involves conducting an in-depth examination of a specific language teaching and learning case.
Case Study
This research type involves collaborating with teachers and learners to identify and solve specific problems in real-world settings to make practical improvements to language teaching and learning practices,
Action Research
This research type examines the relationships between different variables in language teaching and learning.
Correlational Research
This research type involves observing and interacting with language learners and teachers in their natural setting to understand the social and cultural contexts of language learning.
Ethnographic Research
This research approach uses non-numerical data such as interviews, observations and written text.
Qualitative Research
This research approach uses numerical data to investigate language learning phenomena and to measure the effects of different language teaching and learning process.
Quantitative Research
This research approach combines both qualitative and quantitative data to gain a more comprehensive understanding of language teaching and learning practices and their effects.
Mixed-method Approach
Can be used to collect information from many language learners. teachers and other stakeholeders.
Survey
This involves analyzing language use in specific contexts such as classroom interaction of written texts.
Discourse Analysis
Refers to the ability to use language accurately in different situations.
Linguistic Competence
Involves in using language effectively to