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ELT Journal 1984 38(2):86-90; doi:10.1093/elt/38.2.86
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The incentive value of theory in teacher education1

H. G. Widdowson

This article makes a plea for greater attention to the development of a spirit of enquiry among teachers. It is suggested that fostering dependence on technique alone, without at the same time developing awareness of how technique relates to theoretical principles, militates against healthy development in the ELT profession. Furthermore, it is argued, teachers who see research as part of their role are likely to view their work more positively than teachers who are exclusively concerned with the practical.


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