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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.

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Using multilingual practices
Understanding the educational context

Translingual practices in English classrooms in India: current perceptions and future possibilities - summary

This article summarises a report on an exploratory survey investigating both translingual practices in English language classrooms in India and attitudes towards translanguaging and L1 use among teachers surveyed.

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Using inclusive practices
Understanding the educational context
Adopting inclusive practices

The state of inclusive education in South Africa

This report contributes to the international body of knowledge on teacher education and inclusive educational practices.

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Using multilingual practices

The experiences of secondary school students with English as an additional language: perceptions, priorities and pedagogy

This paper reports on the experiences of secondary school students who study through the medium of English (EAL).

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Understanding my professional identity
Understanding the educational context
Supporting remote learning

B-MELTT: Blending MOOCs for English Language Teacher Training

This paper reports on B-MELTT (Blending MOOCs for English Language Teacher Training).

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Understanding my context

English Public Policies in Latin America

Innovation and Systemic Improvement in Quality English Language Teaching.

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Understanding my professional identity
Understanding teacher learning
Contributing to the profession

Champion teachers Peru

This book contains stories from the Champion Teachers Peru programme.

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English Teaching in Early Years: Research in Peru

This report investigated the possibility of a nationwide early English initiative in initial education in Peru. 

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Understanding my professional identity
Supporting ongoing teacher professional development
Taking responsibility for your own professional development

Journeys of Reflective Practice

This book demonstrates ten teacher educators’ professional reflective journeys through action research.

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Supporting ongoing teacher professional development

English Language Teaching in Nepal: Research, Reflection and Practice

This book brings an international and national perspective to English language teaching and learning in Nepal.

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Knowing the subject

L2 reading and reading-while-listening in multimodal learning conditions: An eye-tracking study

This research study used eyetracking methods to investigate how learners process text, audio and pictures.

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Why subject knowledge matters when supporting teachers – webinar

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