The Applied Linguist, School Reform, and Technology:
Challenges and Opportunities for the Coming Decade
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1558/cj.v17i2.197-221Keywords:
language pedagogy, student diversity, innovative technologyAbstract
In this presentation, I propose to describe briefly the rapidly changing demography of the U.S. school population and the implications of these changes for pedagogical practice(s). I will then summarize current research priorities for the language education profession that have recently been articulated by several professional associations and task forces. I will conclude by discussing some of the implications of these suggested research priorities and directions for the work of those concerned with improving the effectiveness of language learning and teaching through the use of innovative technologies.
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