Engaging Children in Applied Linguistics Research

This book emphasizes the importance of including children's perspectives and views in applied linguistics research, and provides a framework for conducting research with children that promotes active participation and collaboration. It highlights the benefits and challenges of researching with children and discusses ethical dilemmas.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 300 pages
Publication date: 19 October 2023
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

This groundbreaking book brings the voices of children to the forefront, showcasing the immense value of incorporating their perspectives and insights into applied linguistics research. It challenges the notion that children should solely be studied as subjects and advocates for a more holistic approach that recognizes their agency and active participation. By exploring a range of possibilities, from simply seeking children's viewpoints to engaging them in higher levels of active involvement, including collaborative partnerships between adults and children and child-led research, the book offers a comprehensive framework for conducting research with children.

Through examples drawn from interdisciplinary literature, the book demonstrates the feasibility of achieving remarkable outcomes in diverse contexts. It also delves into the benefits and challenges associated with this approach, as well as the most pressing ethical dilemmas. Moreover, the book promotes a new, alternative framework for researching with children, encouraging teachers and researchers to embrace a broader range of roles that children can play and encouraging them to actively seek their own opportunities in research involving children.

By valuing and engaging with children's voices, applied linguistics research can gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of child language development, literacy acquisition, and language learning in various cultural and social contexts. This approach not only benefits children but also contributes to the advancement of our field by fostering a more inclusive and equitable research environment.

Weight: 493g
ISBN-13: 9781009048873