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This study aims to explore the transformative journey of language teacher-researchers through action research learning.

January 22, 2026International Journal of Applied Linguistics

Teacher Research as Transformative Learning: A Collaborative Autoethnographic Study of Three Language Teachers

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DDDuy Minh Dang‐TranHo Chi Minh City University of Education DNDang Nguyen‐MinhBình Dương University VMVy Phuong MaiSaigon University

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Autoethnographic study explores transformative learning and professional growth in Vietnamese language teachers, highlighting practical benefits of teacher research.

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This study aims to explore the transformative journey of language teacher-researchers through action research learning.
Conducted an autoethnographic study with three Vietnamese language teachers.
Investigated their perceptions and experiences with teacher research.
Utilized a five-stage framework of transformative learning for analysis.
Teachers shifted their views of research from formal to practical for addressing classroom challenges.
They embraced their roles as teacher-researchers and adopted evidence-based pedagogies.
The study underscores teacher research's role in enhancing professional development.

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Dang‐Tran et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6971bd4c642b1836717e1f16 https://doi.org/10.1111/ijal.70119

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Autoethnographic study explores transformative learning and professional growth in Vietnamese language teachers, highlighting practical benefits of teacher research.

Teacher Research as Transformative Learning: A Collaborative Autoethnographic Study of Three Language Teachers

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Teacher Research as Transformative Learning: A Collaborative Autoethnographic Study of Three Language Teachers

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