Sojo International Learning Center at Sojo University:

Professional Development through Collaborative Research: A Writing Fluency Project

Date: Wednesday, December 7th, 2011 Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Speaker: Greg Sholdt

Description:
Making the transition from teacher to teacher researcher can result in a range of classroom and career benefits; however, getting started in classroom-based research can be a bewildering endeavor when undertaken alone. In this presentation, I will introduce a unique project that aims to provide an opportunity for language teachers to independently replicate a quantitative research study on writing fluency in their own classrooms and do so concurrently with a team of other teacher researchers connected through an online discussion forum and resource center built with the popular Moodle platform. Teachers who join the project will discuss issues, raise questions, and share ideas about the research process while making use of online resources and receiving guidance through each step of the research process. The goals for the teachers include developing skills and knowledge in fundamentals of quantitative research, connecting with a community of EFL teacher researchers, producing a manuscript with potential for publication, and gaining experience with Moodle. I will provide an overview of the project, describe the structure and function of the Moodle site, and explain potential benefits and applications for this approach to professional development. The project will begin next January with data collection taking place in the Spring 2012 semester. Interested teachers will have the opportunity to ask questions and sign up after the presentation.

Organization: Sojo International Learning Center at Sojo University

Cost: free to the public

Venue: SILC (Sojo International Learning Center) at Sojo University

Location: Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan

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