Pedagogy Research Workshop

The NALRC is pleased to present its inaugural Pedagogy Research Workshop.

The week-long summer workshop is designed for African language instructors who are interested in research on African language pedagogy.

It will present participants with selected topics on language learning, action research,practitioner research, data collection methodologies, approaches to analysis, etc., with respect to the pedagogy of African languages.

This workshop is free and open to all current or future instructors of African languages, such as faculty, instructors at HBCUs, MSIs, CCs, graduate students, and allied professionals outside the university settings.

2025 Application Deadline:

Application is open

See how to apply below

2025 Program Dates:

Monday, June 2 – Friday, June 6, 2025

This year's Pedagogy Research Workshop will be held ONLINE.

Cost:

The Pedagogy Research Workshop is free and open to all current or future instructors of African languages and related less commonly taught languages. Preference will be given to those who have completed other Workshops such as the NALRC Summer Institute. In addition, all applicants must demonstrate a serious interest in scholarship on African language pedagogy.

The NALRC will cover the program fees (such as registration, administration, and instruction costs) for all selected applicants.

Workshop participants will be guided to collaborate, share their research at conferences, and publish in peer-reviewed journals.
NALRC will follow up the workshops by creating a Special Interest Group (SIG) in ACTFL for successful participants to continue to share their research progress.
NALRC will highlight successful projects in NARLC publications.
NALRC intends to work with successful participants to seek available funding support for their research.

The ultimate goals of this workshop are to:

Grow and strengthen research on African language pedagogy
Generate empirical knowledge that will guide practices and materials that meet the changing needs and learning styles of students.
Elevate the underrepresented voices of the researchers of African language pedagogy so they can contribute to shaping global knowledge about foreign language learning.
Incentivize faculty who are primarily hired to teach African languages with the motivation to conduct research.
Promote the valuation of teaching African languages and the professionalization of the field.

To apply for a spot in the Pedagogy Research Workshop:

1. Complete an online application form. You will need:
  1. A copy of your resume
  2. Statement of Interest (500-1000 words): A brief statement about your area of research interest, a topic you would like to research. Let us know if you have or still intend to research the subject. Indicate your previous training and experience with language pedagogy research, or if you have taken classes and read empirical research on (African) language pedagogy and acquisition process (broadly conceived). Conclude by specifying how you think you can benefit from this workshop.
2. A brief *recommendation note from qualified individuals indicating the importance of the workshop to you. Share this recommendation form with your recommender
  
  *Faculty and experienced instructors who serve as chairs and language program directors do not need to provide letters of recommendation. Please contact nalrc@iu.edu if you have any questions.

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