Video in Language Teacher Education
Researchers:
- Steve MannLink opens in a new window
- Andrew DavidsonLink opens in a new window
- Monika Davis
- Jo GakongaLink opens in a new window
- Maricarmen Gamero
- Tilly HarrisonLink opens in a new window
- Penny MosavianLink opens in a new window
- Lynnette RichardsLink opens in a new window
Research focus:
The research mapped the current use of video and visual media tools in language teacher education. It also built a community of practice among practitioners involved in teacher education in order to share innovation in video use in language teacher education.
Methodology:
The project was conducted primarily through interviews with teacher educators supported by literature review and document analysis. The literature review and document analysis were used to gather detailed information about video resources and practices. Semi-structured interviews were carried out both face-to-face and through computer mediated communication with 45 teacher educators working in diverse educational settings.
Key findings:
- Language teacher educators are using a wide range of video resources, from ‘home-made’ videos, through clips publicly available on platforms like Youtube, to publishers’ videos which are high quality and edited. Most educators report a fairly eclectic mix of the above.
- Educators are increasingly using screen capture, video making tools, e-portfolios, video platforms and available banks of resources.
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Research Areas:
Discourse AnalysisLink opens in a new window
Language structure, variation and changeLink opens in a new window
Language teacher education and developmentLink opens in a new window
Working, relating and adapting across culturesLink opens in a new window
Professional and workplace communicationLink opens in a new window
Language learning and teachingLink opens in a new window