Case studies, insights and research
This selection of British Council publications contains books, research reports and case studies focusing on English language teaching, teacher education and language education policy. The collection includes the English Language Teaching Research Papers series which shares research undertaken in partnership with UK universities and research institutions.
Using multilingual practices
Understanding the educational context
Investigating policy and implementation of English medium instruction in higher education institutions in China
This report examines the current state of EMI policy implementation in Chinese higher education.
Understanding my learners
Understanding my professional identity
Understanding teacher learning
Contributing to the profession
Planning teacher learning
Champion teachers Mexico: stories of exploratory action research
This book presents nine stories of exploratory action research by teachers in Mexico.
Understanding teacher learning
Supporting remote learning
Resilience and language teacher development in challenging contexts: supporting teachers through social media
This report investigates the possible roles social media might play in teacher education in challenging contexts.
Understanding teacher learning
Supporting remote learning
Supporting ongoing teacher professional development
Planning teacher learning
Video based observation and feedback for Thai in-service teachers: the mentor's role
This published paper focuses on the mentoring role within a teacher development initiative in Thailand.
Using multilingual practices
Challenging the translingual turn: TESOL student teachers' perceptions, practices and networks
This report investigates the ways in which student teachers have encountered and responded to the term translanguaging.
Using digital technologies
Embedding ICT to teach and assess the pragmatic targets of refusals and disagreements in spoken English
This report evaluates the effectiveness of using ICT tools for the development of pragmatic competence in the classroom.
Understanding teacher learning
Contributing to the profession
Supporting ongoing teacher professional development
Embracing assessment: Improving reflective practice by linking task and assessment design
This paper reports research investigating the experiences of teacher learners carrying out reflective writing.
Understanding my learners
Using multilingual practices
Understanding the educational context
Transition from secondary school CLIL to EMI at university: Initial evidence from research in Italy
This paper explores the rapport between Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) and English Medium Instruction.
Understanding my professional identity
Developing expertise through experience
This book collects teachers’ narratives and reveals the value of reflecting on experience.
Understanding my professional identity
Supporting remote learning
SETTVEO: Evidence-based reflection and teacher development
This study reports on the use of technology-enhanced learning in a CPD (continuing professional development) context.