INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH IN ELT

Study programme : Teacher Training & English Education

Course name/code : Introduction to Research in ELT

Credit(s) : 2 sks

Schedule : Class B (Sat 10.30-12.00)

Mode : Online on Microsoft Teams; Class Code 3n2h4v0

Lecturer : Entusiastik, S.S., M.A.

Email : entusiastik@uniska-kediri.ac.id

Phone : 0857-0445-6646

Course Description

This course aims to introduce students to the approach and methods used to research
language learning and teaching by addressing both the theoretical and practical
knowledge and skills in doing research which will serve as tools for thinking deeply
about conducting research in their own teaching contexts. Students will learn
terminology and concepts in research as well as engage in real practice starting from
formulating research to collecting and analysing data. Students will also be introduced
to topics in English Language, English Language Teaching and English Language
Learning.

Course Objectives

At the end of the course, students are expected to:

- gain the understanding of research methods

- Select and identify a research topic to formulate research questions

- Use relevant references and literature related to the research topic

- Select the appropriate methods and approach to answer the research questions

- Write a research proposal

Course Timeline

No Session / Learning Subject/Materials

Date
st
1 1 / 27 Feb Learning contract, introduction to the course

2 2nd / 6 Mar What is research?

3 3rd/ 13 Mar Research concept and terminology
4 4th/ 20 Mar Types of language-related research
5 5th/ 27 Mar Writing the rationale of a research
6 6th/ 3 April Formulating research questions -concepts and practice
7 7th/ 10 April Formulating research questions -feedback
8 8th/ 17 April Mid--Test
9 9th/ 24 April Qualitative Research
10 10th/ 1 May Quantitative Research
11 11th/8 May Data Collection
12 12th/ 22 May Data Analysis
12 13th/ 29 May Mixed-Method Research
13 14th/ 5 June Research proposal writing
14 15th/ 12 June Tutorial session; Review and Evaluation
15 16th/ TBA Final Project

Grading Policy

Final score will be decided based on the following components:

Class participation 20%

Assignments 30%

Mid-test 25%

Final Test 25%

Assignments and Evaluation

- Students will be assessed based on their active participation in whole class

discussion, group discussions, and individual tasks.

- Evaluation criteria are drawn from students’ completion and quality of projects.
 - Final test will take the form of projects. Further details will be provided on the
second half of the term.

Course Rules and Agreements

- Attendance will be checked from participation on the online video conferencing

and on online discussion forum.
- There’s no specific textbook to use for this class. Classroom handouts or other
materials will be provided.
- No late submission for any types of assignments.
- The use of English is highly recommended. It is expected that students speak
English more dominantly in class (70% of English throughout the class sessions).