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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.