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August 26, 2025Sri Lanka Journal of Social Sciences and HumanitiesOpen Access

The Role of Engagement in Research in Enhancing the Professional Development of English Language Teachers in Universities

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HJHashintha JayasingheMHMahesh HapugodaSabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

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Implication

Mixed-methods approach examines research engagement's impact on English language teachers' professional growth, indicating significant barriers exist.

Key Points

  • Research engagement improves professional development of English language teachers, enhancing teaching quality.
  • Motivations for engagement include career advancement and institutional support among educators in Sri Lanka.
  • Mixed-methods approach involved semi-structured interviews with 10 teachers and structured surveys from 82 participants.
  • Findings highlight the need for better resources and mentorship to improve research participation in higher education.

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Jayasinghe et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af6203ad7bf08b1eae2d04https://doi.org/10.4038/sljssh.v5i2.135
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