I did some research for my MA into differentiation in oral work. This could be followed up with classroom based research into how effectively teachers DO actually differentiate and the extent to which differentiation is productive when whole group work is also so important... I also wonder if the Effective Practice project has thrown up some lines of further inquiry.... Best wishes Mary Weir ________________________________ From: ESOL-Research discussion forum on behalf of Beata Barker Sent: Tue 18/07/2006 08:46 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: MA I think the following would be of interest: - progression for learners from pre Entry to Entry 1 in ESOL, including learners with no literacy skills in their 1st language; factors impeding and accerating learning for such learners; realistic time needed to progress throughtout the levels - effective teaching & learning strategies for ESOL dyslexic learners, including learners with limited English where conducting initial assessment proves challenging - my personal interest: student perception of their learning & our teaching; anything on using learners' views on what is good practice in ESOL teaching and learning; including comments on choice of resources/materials/ICT, e.g. textbooks versus worksheets! regards Beata Barker >>> Judith Boardman <[log in to unmask]> 17/07/06 10:22 >>> Hello, I'm seeking ideas/opinions. I am hoping to complete my MA dissertation next year. I will be putting together my proposal in the autumn (and hope it will be accepted!) and although I have lots of ideas for what my dissertation could be about, I would welcome ideas from other people involved in ESOL at the moment as I want the research and work I do to be of real value and in an area that would be useful to other people. When I completed my Post Grad Diploma a couple of years ago I was acutely aware of the huge gaps in ESOL research in this country. There seemed to be very little and even though some research has been done in the intervening two years, I know there are still areas that have not been investigated. I would welcome ideas, suggestions and thoughts from you before putting my own ideas into the public arena. My experience is mainly working with adult women in a community setting. Thanks. Judith Boardman *********************************** ESOL-Research is a forum for researchers and practitioners with an interest in research into teaching and learning ESOL. ESOL-Research is managed by James Simpson at the Centre for Language Education Research, School of Education, University of Leeds. To join or leave ESOL-Research, visit http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/ESOL-RESEARCH.html To contact the list owner, send an email to [log in to unmask] ********************************************************************** This message is sent in confidence for the addressee only. It may contain confidential or sensitive information. The contents are not to be disclosed to anyone other than the addressee. Unauthorised recipients are requested to preserve this confidentiality and to advise us of any errors in transmission. Any views expressed in this message are solely the views of the individual and do not represent the views of the College. Nothing in this message should be construed as creating a contract. Hull College owns the email infrasturcture, including the contents. ********************************************************************** *********************************** ESOL-Research is a forum for researchers and practitioners with an interest in research into teaching and learning ESOL. ESOL-Research is managed by James Simpson at the Centre for Language Education Research, School of Education, University of Leeds. To join or leave ESOL-Research, visit http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/ESOL-RESEARCH.html To contact the list owner, send an email to [log in to unmask] *********************************** ESOL-Research is a forum for researchers and practitioners with an interest in research into teaching and learning ESOL. ESOL-Research is managed by James Simpson at the Centre for Language Education Research, School of Education, University of Leeds. To join or leave ESOL-Research, visit http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/ESOL-RESEARCH.html To contact the list owner, send an email to [log in to unmask]