Abstract
Continuing professional development as it is pursued through the interacting paradigms of reflective practice and action research can be facilitated through the disciplined use of non-judgemental discourse. A framework for such purposeful interaction, cooperative development, has been established for face-to-face use among TESOL professionals for some time. It has now been extended into computer-mediated communication via the use of e-mails and instant-messenger. An example of each is analysed, highlighting the continuing importance of affective considerations in both the personal and pedagogic aspects of a teacher's continuing development. © 2006 Edward Arnold (Publishers) Ltd.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 205-227 |
Number of pages | 22 |
Journal | Language Teaching Research |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Mar 2006 |