Having been involved in the field of English language teaching first as a second language learner (more about this in a forthcoming book chapter), then as a teacher, and now as a teacher educator and researcher, I think I have a pretty good understanding of the hectic lives most teachers live. They are often too busy to read lengthy articles or they don’t have access to papers hidden behind paywalls. In an attempt to help teachers navigate these challenges, I’ve decided to create my own YouTube channel with the aim of providing short 3-5 minute summary videos of my publications. I might upload other videos too (e.g., conference talks), but for now each video will feature a brief introduction, followed by an overview of findings, and a discussion about practical suggestions and implications, as well as a link to the article (without infringing copyright).
I named my YouTube channel the “ELT Research Garage” because I've spent a substantial amount of time in my garage since the COVID-19 pandemic hit earlier this year. In fact, my garage has become somewhat a sacred place where I quietly write, read, and mull over research and its practical implications for L2 teachers and L2 teacher educators. I’ll start posting videos (recorded in my garage, of course) in the coming weeks and so please check in periodically, share some of the clips, and perhaps even subscribe to the channel. Stay tuned for more info from the garage: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnMTK06gmce2zXxXLojc1XQ/about?view_as=subscriber
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I am a Senior Lecturer in TESOL at the University of Wollongong in Australia. This blog is a reflection of my journey as a researcher, L2 teacher educator, and language teacher. Archives
June 2021
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