Motivation is recognized as a vital component in successful second language learning, and
has been the subject of intensive research in recent decades. This review focuses on a …

An increasing number of studies have investigated the implementation of Learner-Centred
Pedagogy (LCP) in different countries, but there is still limited empirical evidence on what …

Offering a unique, data-led, evidence-based approach to reflective practice in English
language teaching, this book brings together theory, research and practice in an accessible …

It has become axiomatic that research into classroom language learning and teaching
should be participatory, egalitarian, and empowering. Just how these three aims might be …

Learner autonomy has been a key theme in the field of foreign language learning for over 30
years. Only limited space in the extensive literature available, though, has been awarded to …

Purpose–The purpose of this article is to identify and examine root causes of the failure of
school‐based mentoring to realize its full potential. Design/methodology/approach–The …

Research evidence indicates that formative assessment is one of the most effective ways of
enhancing student learning. It is, however, difficult to implement successfully, principally …

In this paper we introduce a new concept termed “teacher immunity”. We propose that this
immunity emerges from the accrued experiences of coping with disturbances and problems …

While much has been written about task-based language teaching (TBLT), research
examining teachers' understandings of what TBLT means remains limited. This article …

Bringing together multiple sources of data and combining existing theories across language
teacher cognition, teacher education, second language motivation and psychology, this …