Studies have revealed that language learners' beliefs affect their language learning (White, 2008). Mori (1999) found significant correlation between beliefs and achievement in her study of American college students studying Japanese. This study investigates language students with very similar beliefs, but different level of achievement in a language test. Findings reveal that besides the students' beliefs, other aspects such as students' language learning background could also affect their achievement.

This study aims to investigate the process of improving the English language syllabus within the context of a Western University in Mexico. It was an Action Research investigation which involved the participation of a group of teachers, who played a predominant role during the research, evaluating the original syllabus, producing descriptions resulting in a detailed characterization of it. They also designed a new syllabus, and finally they evaluated the process of improving it. Findings of the study demonstrate that language teachers engaged in a process of analysis and reflection are led to make decisions and changes based on local needs. Findings also demonstrate that, even when teachers showed the greatest willingness to participate in the study they also faced serious challenges.

Esta investigación documental tiene como objetivo ilustrar a los lectores con una revisión detallada de la literatura sobre la Investigación Acción (IA). Un método que se ha utilizado para investigar y resolver situaciones problemáticas en diferentes escenarios y diferentes campos del conocimiento. El documento examina la literatura sobre IA y su conexión con el campo de la educación. Explica cómo se produce un desarrollo significativo de IA en situaciones educativas y cómo ayuda a los maestros a verse a sí mismos como investigadores. En la publicación también se muestran varios modelos de IA. El documento resalta el uso de IA en los campos del desarrollo profesional, el conocimiento fundamentado en la práctica y la mejora de la labor docente basándose en hallazgos de investigaciones actuales.