Teacher cognition among tertiary-level Chinese English teachers
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posted on 2022-03-28, 01:36 authored by Michael Christopher KavanaghTeacher cognition studies are rare in the mainland Chinese context; they are also rare in other contexts similarly defined by common features such as non-native speaking language teachers, large classes, publicly-funded institutions, and mandated curricula or materials. This broadly qualitative investigation of three tertiary-level Chinese English teachers sought to elicit views and beliefs about language learning and teaching, their sources, and their links with classroom behaviour. A cyclical series of data collection (including autobiographical writing, interviews, lesson observations and stimulated-recall interviews, documentary data, and a group discussion) was employed to produce four linked studies: three individual case studies and a cross-case study. Interpretive data analysis, achieved through a process of constant comparison, was employed to reveal each teacher's views and beliefs. In order to ensure an emic perspective, each teacher's 'voice' is given prominence through the presentation of data. The interpretation of data suggests the importance of various levels of context to teachers' thinking, including the background Confucian approach to education, previous experiences as learners and teachers, and the situation the teachers encounter at both classroom and institutional levels.
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Table of Contents
Introduction -- The research context -- Literature review -- Research methodology -- Case study 1 (Lily) -- Case study 2 (Ailing) -- Case study 3 (Xinyu) -- Cross-case study -- Conclusions.Notes
Bibliography: p. 246-275Awarding Institution
Macquarie UniversityDegree Type
Thesis PhDDegree
Thesis (DAppLing), Macquarie University, Division of Linguistics and Psychology, Department of LinguisticsDepartment, Centre or School
Department of LinguisticsYear of Award
2009Principal Supervisor
Anne BurnsRights
Copyright disclaimer: http://www.copyright.mq.edu.au Copyright Michael Christopher Kavanagh 2009.Language
EnglishJurisdiction
ChinaExtent
275, [140] p. illFormer Identifiers
mq:5980 http://hdl.handle.net/1959.14/42620 1342541Usage metrics
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Keywords
English teachersTeachingteacher cognitionConfucianEnglish language -- Study and teaching (Higher) -- Chinese speakers -- Case studiesTeaching -- ChinaEnglish language -- Study and teaching -- ChinaEnglish teachers -- China -- Attitudes -- Case studiesChinaMotivation in educationCognitionEnglish languageCompetence and performance (Linguistics)Confucianism and education -- ChinaConfucianism and educationqualitative