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Implementing Action Research in EFL/ESL Classrooms: a Systematic Review of Literature 2010–2019

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  • Amira Desouky Ali

    (Sadat Academy for Management Sciences)

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Action research studies in education often address learners’ needs and empower practitioners to effectively change instructional practices and school communities. A systematic review of action research (AR) studies undertaken in EFL/ESL setting was conducted in this paper to systematically analyze empirical studies on action research published within a ten-year period (between 2010 and 2019). The review also aimed at investigating the focal themes in teaching the language skills at school level and evaluating the overall quality of AR studies concerning purpose, participants, and methodology. Inclusion criteria were established and 40 studies that fit were finally selected for the systematic review. Garrard’s (2007) Matrix Method was used to structure and synthesize the literature. Results showed a significant diversity in teaching the language skills and implementation of the AR model. Moreover, findings revealed that (50%) of the studies used a mixed-method approach followed by a qualitative method (37.5%); whereas only (12.5%) employed quantitative methodology. Research gaps for future action research in developing language skills were highlighted and recommendations were offered.

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  • Amira Desouky Ali, 2020. "Implementing Action Research in EFL/ESL Classrooms: a Systematic Review of Literature 2010–2019," Systemic Practice and Action Research, Springer, vol. 33(3), pages 341-362, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:syspar:v:33:y:2020:i:3:d:10.1007_s11213-020-09523-y
    DOI: 10.1007/s11213-020-09523-y
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