Examining Perceptions and Teaching Practices

By Qian Wang

The purpose of this multi-participant qualitative case study was to investigate

effective teachings practices among highly-regarded second language teachers and how

they developed during teacher education programs and in their careers. Furthermore,

since COVID-19 has had a remarkable impact in every aspect of living worldwide,

including in the field of education, this study also attempted to illustrate how highlyregarded

second language teachers adapted to emergent remote teaching. The focal

participates were six highly-regarded second language teachers, who were

recommended by second language researchers, educators, and professional organization

leaders as having outstanding and even innovative teaching practices. Data were

collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed qualitatively. Activity

Theory and Ambitious Teaching guided this study and were utilized as theoretical

frameworks. Themes related to the theoretical frameworks and patterns that appeared among these highly-regarded

teachers were discussed. In order to cultivate second language learning and create

effective second language classes, highly-regarded language teachers nurtured studentcentered

classrooms, that were enriched with inspiring and encouraging activities,

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0CRPLMFPM
• ISBN13: 9798869093103
• Release Date: December 2023
• Publisher: Amaal
• Length: 150 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"