Introduces concepts and offers a step-by-step guide to going through an action research process, including illustrations drawn widely from international contexts. This book is suitable for ESL/EFL teachers and teacher educators.

Table of Contents

Preface Acknowledgements Chapter 1: What is action research? Chapter 2: Plan -- planning the action Chapter 3: Act -- putting the plan into action Chapter 4: Observe -- observing the results of the plan Chapter 5: Reflect -- reflecting and planning for further action Postscript Further reading and resources

About the Author

Anne Burns is Professor in the Department of Linguistics, Macquarie University, Australia, and former Dean of the Division of Linguistics and Psychology.

Reviews

"I wholeheartedly recommend this book to all teachers who want to know about action research, and would like to undertake projects in their own context-- and to those who seek to join and perhaps assist them on their way."--Modern English Teaching "A superb hands-on practical guide to techniques that help teachers make the most of their lessons."--EL-Gazette "! Original in approach, engaging in style and persuasive in terms of its content and structure."--Keith Richards, University of Warwick, UK