Connecting with Teachers: The Case for Language Teaching Research in the Social Sciences

Autor/in	Kiely, Richard
Titel	Connecting with Teachers: The Case for Language Teaching Research in the Social Sciences
Quelle	In: ELT Journal, 68 (2014) 4, S.442-450 (9 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0951-0893
DOI	10.1093/elt/ccu041
Schlagwörter	Stellungnahme; Social Sciences; Second Language Learning; Neurosciences; Second Language Instruction; English (Second Language); Language Teachers; Misconceptions; Theory Practice Relationship; Research Needs; Language Research; Teaching Methods + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Social science; Sozialwissenschaften; Gesellschaftswissenschaften; Zweitsprachenerwerb; Neuroscience; Neurowissenschaften; Neurowissenschaft; Fremdsprachenunterricht; English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; Language teacher; Sprachunterricht; Missverständnis; Theorie-Praxis-Beziehung; Forschungsbedarf; Sprachforschung; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode
Abstract	Paul Stapleton's assessment of the current state of language teaching research (LTR) raises important issues. However, his proposal that social science research approaches in ELT have failed, and that that they should be replaced by approaches from the biological sciences, is unlikely to connect with the knowledge-building needs of ELT professionals. In this Counterpoint article, I first identify some areas where Stapleton's analysis seems valid. Second, I examine the alignment of claims and evidence set out by Stapleton, illustrating misunderstandings and misrepresentations in his core arguments. Third, I attempt to show that despite a problematic theory-practice relationship over many decades, LTR has made a contribution to professional practice. Finally, I suggest areas for further research in ELT that illustrate the need to embed our activity even more firmly in the social sciences, and continue to be wary of the allure of an easy solution from neuroscience. (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10