Research for and by Language Teachers – A Podcast Series
- Achilleas Kostoulas
- 2 days ago
- 3 min read
We are pleased to announce the publication of a new series of podcasts, in which we invite experts in the field to discuss various aspects of teacher research literacy.
This podcast series is an evolving resource for everyone interested in teacher research literacy. Start with the episodes that interest you most, revisit the collection as new conversations are added, and share the series within your professional networks. We would be delighted to hear your reflections and ideas for future episodes.
There are already five podcasts in our series, which you can visit here, and we are planning to produce several more in the coming months. We hope you enjoy listening to them!
Duoethnographies in Language Teacher Research
In what ways can teachers trace their growth and identify the professional experiences that have shaped their classroom practices and teacher identity? Prof. Dr. Carolyn Blume and Raúl García López discuss duoethnography as a form of reflective research that can support professional development. The conversation explores how duoethnographic inquiry can create opportunities for teacher educators, teachers and researchers to make sense of their experiences, and co-construct their professional knowledge and identity.
Inclusive Education
Inclusion is not only about supporting learners who are visibly “different”. It is about rethinking the assumptions we make about language, communication, ability, participation and success. Prof. Dr. Carolyn Blume speaks with Dr. María Cioè-Peña about inclusive education, culturally sustaining pedagogies and the role of digital tools in supporting diverse learners. They discuss the need and the ways teachers can create classrooms that are more accessible by recognizing students’ languages, cultures, abilities and ways of making meaning. They point out that inclusion matters not only in classrooms where there are ‘visible’ special educational needs, but also in every educational setting.
Research Literacy and Identity Development
In this episode, Raúl García speaks with Dr. Joanna Garner about research literacy, teacher identity and the Dynamic Systems Model of Role Identity (2017). They highlight the need to integrate identity more explicitly in teacher education, discuss why learning and identity should not be treated as separate processes, and how identity work can help teachers and teacher educators understand their beliefs, emotions, goals and perceived possibilities for action. They also discuss how research literacy can support teachers in questioning assumptions, engaging with evidence and integrating research as part of professional practice.
Jason Anderson on Teacher Research
Prof. Kenan Dikilitaş and Assoc. Prof. Jason Anderson challenge traditional notions of research and talk about teacher research and teacher research literacy. The episode explores how teachers can define research in ways that are meaningful for their own professional contexts, why informal inquiry matters, and how research literacy can help teachers engage critically with academic research, classroom evidence and their own theories of practice. Lastly, they touch upon issues of teacher agency and the value of sharing teacher-led inquiry through accessible professional spaces.
Emily Edwards on Action Research
Prof. Kenan Dikilitaş and Dr. Emily Edwards discuss action research, teacher research literacy and professional development. They address the question of how action research can help teachers investigate classroom questions, work with data, connect theory and practice, and develop a reflective mindset. They also discuss the sustainability of action research, the role of institutions in supporting inquiry, and the ways teacher research can strengthen professional identity, confidence and student voice.
We hope these conversations inspire you to reflect on your own practice and explore new ways of engaging with research. Listen to the episodes, share them with colleagues, and let us know which ideas resonate most with you. We would also welcome your suggestions for future podcast topics and guests.
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