Lately I have been promoting the benefits of collaboration in such research projects. In this message, I share some of the examples I have gathered to share with teachers in order to encourage more collaborative inquiry in the field. Collaborative inquiry often increases motivation and thus the likelihood of completion. Then I explore how the association might support such collaborative endeavors. Examples of Collaborative Inquiry Many types of research meet the objectives and principles listed above.
Some examples follow.
One type of collaboration involves teachers reflecting on their teacher. Bailey kept a teaching journal, Nunan created a teaching portfolio, and Curtis and Bailey produced a video of their team teaching. Another type of collaborative inquiry involves reflections by language educators. Also solicited are reflections of those affected by the issues, such as teacher trainees. The discussions have helped the group deal with issues that had not before been identified and discussed.