Charge
The Research Committee monitors, evaluates, and encourages development of research-related informational, educational, and promotional activities for the association in coordination with the Serial Publications, Book Publications, Professional Development, and Conference Committees, key members of the Applied Linguistics Interest Section, and all other interest sections that may be involved in research activities.
Activities
The committee’s activities include maintaining and continuing the development of the TESOL Research Agenda, strengthening relationships with other research-oriented organizations, ensuring that TESOL research activities meet professional standards for quality, and identifying and prioritizing future research-related projects.
Responsibilities
Committee members work with interested member groups to recommend new projects. Members maintain communication with other constituencies in TESOL, encouraging their input on matters pertinent to the committee’s charge. The committee also recommends new products and services to the Professional Development Committee, the Book Publications Committee, and the conference program chair that are needed to support ongoing initiatives.
Qualifications
Members should be knowledgeable about the field of English language instruction and theory, the emerging needs of the program level they represent, and current developments in linguistics and educational research.
Leadership, 2012-2013
Chair: Sue Garton
Board Liaison: Lillian L.C. Wong
Staff Liaison: John Donaldson
For more information, please visit the Research Committee page int the TESOL Community.