6 Recommendations
We believe that this study has pointed to a number of major research areas
that warrant further investigation:
- An in-depth study of a representative sample of LNL teachers as to their
backgrounds, teaching philosophies (and how they operationalise these), current
practices and employment conditions, their professional sources and supports
and the issues they face.
- An investigation of how teachers teach literacy, numeracy and language
in integrated programmes, leading to a variety of models of good practice
that take into account the diversity of programme forms.
- A longitudinal study of learners that tracks them through the whole teaching
learning process from initial contact to leaving the programme (including
observation of teaching sessions). This study would also show a greater depth
of information about teachers’ practices and provide more useful information
on learner progression as well as other related issues such as ‘no-shows’
and withdrawals.
- An action research project that investigates effective strategies for challenging
and changing teachers’ behaviours.
- A project to ensure wide dissemination of this study’s findings into
both initial tutor training and professional development programmes.