Growing together as teacher researchers

Abstract

This article focuses on the description of an innovative academic program implemented in the Masters Program in Applied Linguistics to TEFL at Distrital University in Bogotá, Colombia that aimed at facilitating EFL teachers’ undertaking of research in schools in Bogotá. The process of working collaboratively included identifying teachers’ feelings related to their research capabilities. The program allowed students to develop awareness of the applications of qualitative research in education. This experience contributed to bridging the gap between reflective practice and research practices. It also promoted a high quality of academic debate.

Keywords

• language teacher education
• research in English as a Foreign Language (EFL), reflexive teaching practices
• qualitative research in EFL in Colombia.