Methodological Advances and Challenges in Cognitively-oriented TBLT Research

講題 Topic: Methodological Advances and Challenges in Cognitively-oriented TBLT Research

講者 Speaker: Prof. Andrea Révész (University College London, Institute of Education)

主持 Moderator: Dr. Lam Sin Manw Sophia (CHL, EdUHK)

日期 Date: 7/6/2022

時間 Time: 16:00 – 17:30 (UTC+8)

形式 Format: Zoom

語言 Language: 英語 English
 

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講座摘要 (Abstract)：
The last three decades have seen a significant advancement in describing and understanding task-based language performance and development. So far, however, the bulk of cognitively-oriented task-based language teaching (TBLT) research has focused on the products of task-based use and learning, relatively little research has examined the cognitive processes in which learners engage during task-based work. In this talk, I will argue that, to facilitate TBLT theory-construction as well as pedagogical practices, it is crucial that researchers dedicate more attention to task-generated cognitive processes. Then, I will review a variety of approaches, both more traditional and state-of-the art, to examining task-based processes. In particular, I described and discussed previous TBLT research using subjective techniques (questionnaires, interviews, think-alouds, and stimulated recalls) as well as objective tools (dual-task methodology, keystroke-logging, screen-recording, eye-tracking, and fMRI), while highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of each method. I will also describe and demonstrate how adopting more novel data collection techniques (e.g., eye-tracking, keystroke logging, fMRI) and triangulating these with more traditional tools (e.g., verbal protocols) can help us achieve a fuller and more complete understanding of task-based processing and learning. In doing so, I will draw on my own and others' recent work exploring the cognitive processes involved in second language writing, reading, listening and speaking task performance. I will end the talk with some methodological recommendations for future cognitively-oriented TBLT research.

講者簡介 (Bio)：

Andrea Révész is a Professor of Second Language Acquisition at the UCL Institute of Education, University College London. Her main research interests lie at the interfaces of second language acquisition, instruction and assessment, with particular emphases on the roles of task, input, interaction, and individual differences in SLA. Currently, she is also working on projects investigating the cognitive processes underlying second language performance. She is co-winner of the 2017 TBLT Best Research Article Award and co-recipient of the 2018 TESOL Award for Distinguished Research. Currently, she serves as associate editor of the journal Studies in Second Language Acquisition and is Vice-President of the International Association for Task-based Language Teaching (TBLT).

This seminar is included in BEd(CL) Academic Activities Encouragement Scheme (學術活動獎勵計劃) 2021/22. 
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