A Survey on Chinese College English Teachers’ Conceptions of Research and Research Engagement

Abstract

This paper investigated 70 Chinese college English teachers' conceptions of research and research engagement.Questionnaire and interview were used to collect data. The findings of this study show that college English teachers have an understanding of research and can realize the importance of scientificity and understand characteristics of good quality research. In addition, although some college English teachers can realize the importance of research on their own learning and professional development, their current situations of research engagement in general is not satisfactory.