二语习得第七章

第二语言习得第七章定义，导读框架，仅供参考学习，Researching SLA包括Definition 、Types、Distinction between qualitative and quantative research、Procedures 、STEPS in conducting second language research.

Researching SLA

• Definition
  • A systematic attempt to provide answers to questions of second language learning
    • Research follows six areas
      • The language learner and language learning process
      • The language teacher and language teaching
      • The environmental context of language teaching and learning
      • The methodology and organization of language teaching
      • Historical studies of language teaching
• Types
  • Quantitative research or Positivistic research
    • It is the traditional model built largely on the research traditional and a message initially developed in the physical and biological sciences
    • Is to develop a body of language in the form of generalization
    • This type of research is particularly applicable to large scale experiments
    • Following six necessary components
      • The generation of models theories and hypothesis
      • The development of instruments and methods for measurement
      • Experimental control and Manipulation of variables
      • Collection Of empirical data
      • Modeling and analysis of data
      • Evalution of results
    • Common quantitative methods
      • Experiment
        • pre experiment
          • Characterized by an absence of randomization and a control group
        • quasi Experiment
          • Involve sports randomization and a control group
        • TRUE experiment
          • Only involves the use of a control group
      • Survey
        • Survey is an experimental descriptive research methods
        • Cross sectional
          • Gather information on the population at a single point in time
        • longitudinal
          • Gather data over a period of time
        • In a survive study data are usually collected through the use of questionnaires
          • STEPS
            • Defining the objectives of the survey
            • Determining the simple group of subjects
            • Writing the questionnaire
            • Administers in the questionnaire
            • Interpretation of the results
  • Qualitative research or Naturalistic，ethnographic ,Or post positivistic research
    • IT was developed primarily in the social science
    • Qualitative studyResearchers believe that each subject or phenomenon is different and can only be studied holistically
    • Ten characteristics
    • Procedures
      • Observation
      • Interview
      • Case study
• Distinction between qualitative and quantitative research
• Procedures
  • Asking the right questions
  • Formulating research chubb ideas
  • Creating research hypothesis
  • Constructing research design
    • Subject
    • Experimenters
    • Materials and procedures
    • Analysis of results
  • Implementing the experiment
    • The right to non participation or privacy
    • The right to remain anonymous
    • The right to remain confidential
    • The right to expect experimenter responsibility
  • Underlying data collected
  • Drawing conclusion
• STEPS in conducting second language research
  • Choosing a limited but significant research question
  • Work out a detailed research plan
  • Carry out the research
  • Evaluate the statistical and practical significance
  • Prepare our research report