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Action research award schemeProposal form

Action research gives teachers the opportunity to investigate teaching and learning in their own classrooms. The starting point in action research is a local issue – a challenge, problem, area of potential improvement, or puzzle – that teachers want to examine systematically.

To apply to take part, please complete all sections A, B, C and D and submit the form to: huan@englishuk.com by midnight GMT on Monday 11 January 2016. Late or incomplete submissions will not be accepted.

Note: please read the submission guidelines before completing this proposal form

A: Researcher details

Participant one Participant two

Name:

Host institution:

Current position:

Contact email:

Contact phone:

ELT qualifications:

Outline experience:

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B: Research overview

Proposed project title:

Area of research:

C: Research proposalMax 750 words, to include:

• Main area of research and why this is of interest to you

• An outline of how you intend to proceed with the research

• The anticipated benefits for yourself, your learners and your institution

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C: Research proposal (continued)

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D: Declaration

Declaration by researcher(s)

I confirm that all information in this proposal is correct and that I will agree to abide by the Cambridge English Language Assessment rules for publication/presentation of the results of this project. I also confirm that this research will not be used as part fulfilment for the requirements of a teaching qualification such as the Cambridge English DELTA, Trinity DipTESOL or an MA programme.

Participant one

Name:

Signed: Date:

Participant two

Name:

Signed: Date:

Declaration by academic manager(s)

I confirm that I have read and understood the submission guidelines and understand the workload for this research project. I am happy for my teacher(s) to attend the research scheme workshops; participate in the online tutorials; and attend the English UK Teachers’ Conference 2016. If their application is successful, I will discuss the research project with them and offer them suitable support, including additional time as required at key stages.

Participant one

Name:

Institution: Position:

Signed: Date:

Participant two

Name:

Institution: Position:

Signed: Date:

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