Examining research productivity of Chinese TEFL academics across departments and institutes
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01/06/2010
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This study aims to benchmark Chinese TEFL academics’ research productivities, as a way to identify and, subsequently, address research productivity issues. This study investigated 182 Chinese TEFL academics’ research outputs and perceptions about research across three Chinese higher education institutions using a literature-based survey. ANOVA, t-tests and descriptive statistics were used to analyse data from and between the three institutions. Findings indicated that more than 70% of the TEFL academics had produced no research in 10 of the 12 research output fields during 2004-2008. The English Language and Literature Department in the national university outperformed all other departments at the three institutes for most of the research output categories. While a majority of the participants seemed to hold positive perceptions about research, t-tests and ANOVA indicated that their research perceptions were significantly different across institutes and departments. Developing TEFL research capacity requires tertiary institutions to provide research-learning opportunities. |
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Cambridge University Press |
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http://eprints.qut.edu.au/39029/1/39029.pdf http://www.researcher-development.co.uk/home Li, Bai & Hudson, Peter (2010) Examining research productivity of Chinese TEFL academics across departments and institutes. International Journal for Researcher Development, 1(3). |
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Copyright 2010 International Journal for Researcher Development. |
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School of Curriculum; Faculty of Education |
Palavras-Chave | #130103 Higher Education #Chinese TEFL academics #TEFL research #TEFL research learning opportunities #Chinese higher education reform #China #HERN |
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Journal Article |