Author: Peter James

Publisher: Cambridge University Press 2001

Series Editor: Marion Williams and Tony Wright

ISBN : 0 521 59313  1  hardback;    0  521  59689  0   paperback

This books provides an accessible introduction to action research for language teachers, by encouraging teachers to adopt a research attitude to their practice and development. It bridges the gap between theoretical and practical teachers training.

Teachers in Action presents a flexible framework to help teachers investigate those topics that are relevant to their own professional development. The materials are specifically designed to help teachers develop their skills, knowledge and attitudes so that they can become more effective teachers.

This versatile resource book contains a comprehensive range of tasks presented in photocopiable worksheet format which are suitable for many different in-service teacher education and development programs.

Teachers in Action will be of particular interest to teacher trainers in countries which are undergoing educational reform, or where teacher training is being given special priority.