Year: 2011
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: This study aims to benchmark Chinese TEFL academics’ research productivities to identify and address research productivity issues. Using a literature-based survey, this study examined 182 Chinese TEFL academics’ research output, perceptions about research, personal dispositions for conducting research and workplace context for conducting research across three Chinese higher education institutions. Results indicated that a majority of the TEFL academics produced no research in most research categories over the period 2004–2008. While they were positive about the benefits of research, they did not rate their personal dispositions for conducting research and workplace context for conducting research highly. The findings have implications for enhancing academics’ research capacity in Chinese institutions, TEFL departments and other similar contexts.
Authors: Li Bai, Peter Hudson
Institution: Queensland University of Technology
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W1536069750