Interaction, Feedback and Task Research in Second Language Learning
Methods and Design
Published on 6. August 2020
Book
Paperback/Softback
268 pages
978-1-108-73102-7 (ISBN)
Description
The role of interaction and corrective feedback is central to research in second language learning and teaching, and this volume is the first of its kind to explain and apply design methodologies and materials in an approachable way. Using examples from interaction, feedback and task studies, it presents clear and practical advice on how to carry out research in these areas, providing step-by step guides to design and methodological principles, suggestions for reading, short activities, memory aids and an A-Z glossary for easy reference. Its informative approach to study design, and in-depth discussions of implementing research methodology, make it accessible to novice and experienced researchers alike. Commonly used tools in these paradigms are explained, including stimulated recalls, surveys, eye-tracking, metanalysis and research synthesis. Open research areas and gaps in the literature are also discussed, providing a point-of-departure for researchers making their first foray into interaction, feedback and task-based teaching research.
Reviews / Votes
'The comprehensive and application-oriented book can be seen as an entertaining, helpful and informative guide for beginning researchers. For experienced researchers, the book is a treasure trove of recent literature in the field of interaction, feedback and task-oriented research, which also presents some innovative research methods and draws attention to recent developments in data collection.' Marlene Aufgebauer, Informationen Deutsch als FremdspracheMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
Worked examples or Exercises; 28 Line drawings, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 226 mm
Width: 151 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
371 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-108-73102-7 (9781108731027)
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08/2020
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Person
Alison Mackey is a leading international expert in input, interaction and feedback in L2 learning, and in L2 research methodology. She has published 16 books (one of which won the MLA's Mildenburger prize) and 100+ articles in these areas. At Georgetown University, where she is Professor of Linguistics, she has received both The President's Award for Distinguished Scholar Teachers and The Provost's Career Research Award.
Content
1. Theory and approaches in research into interaction, corrective feedback, and tasks in L2 learning; 2. Designing studies of the roles of interaction, feedback and tasks in Second Language Learning; 3. How to investigate individual differences in interaction, feedback and task studies: Aptitude, working memory, cognitive creativity and new findings in L2 learning; 4. Collecting introspective data in interaction, feedback and task research; 5. Creating and using surveys, interviews and mixed methods for research into interaction, corrective feedback, tasks and L2 learning; 6. Doing meta-analytic and synthetic research on interaction, feedback, tasks, and L2 learning; 7. Investigating interaction, feedback and tasks and L2 learning in instructional settings; 8. Choosing and using eye-tracking, imaging and prompted production measures to investigate interaction, feedback and tasks in L2 learning; 9. Working with data in interaction, feedback and task research; 10. Common problems, pitfalls and how to address them in research on interaction, corrective feedback, and tasks in L2 learning.