According to the video, the webinar is about the role research and research-oriented Publications might play in teachers’ professional lives and in the development of their professional understandings.
The speaker, Graham Hall, Professor of Applied Linguistics at Noramria University, discusses the following topics:
- Difficulties teachers face in reading research:
- Lack of time
- Research papers can be difficult to understand due to language and terminology used
- Teachers may be skeptical about the usefulness of research or the motivations of researchers
- There can be contradictory findings from different research studies
- Types of research teachers tend to prefer: Practical applications of research that can be implemented in the classroom
- Benefits of engaging with research: Can inform and improve teaching practices
The speaker also suggests ways to find more accessible research findings:
- Summaries of research papers
- Research papers that are freely available online
Overall, the webinar argues that while there are challenges, engaging with research can be beneficial for teachers.
