The Trend of Mixed Methods Research Employed in the Journal of NELTA (2009-2022)

Authors

  • Samikshya Bidari Adjunct Professor, Tohoku University, Japan
  • Laxman Gnawali Professor, Department of Language Education, School of Education, Kathmandu University, Nepal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/nelta.v28i1.61808

Keywords:

Trend analysis, mixed methods research in ELT, research methodologies, NELTA

Abstract

This research trend analysis aims to understand the prevalence of Mixed Methods Research (MMR) in English language teaching (ELT) research within the Journal of NELTA from 2009 to 2021, identifying the extent to which MMR is employed in the ELT field and assessing adherence to the International Journal of Mixed Methods Research (IJMMR, 2018) guidelines. A two-stage screening process was conducted, initially involving the manual screening of 176 articles and subsequently assessing 20 shortlisted articles against the checklist of IJMMR. The analysis confirms a limited utilization of MMR in ELT research, with only 20 (approximately 11%) of the 176 reviewed articles incorporating MMR, while qualitative and quantitative methodologies take precedence. Adherence to the International Community of Practice guidelines, as established by IJMMR, is lacking in most articles, emphasizing the need for better alignment with established guidelines to enhance MMR quality in ELT research. This study highlights a substantial gap in the adoption of MMR in ELT research, possibly due to methodological conservatism and a lack of awareness and training within the ELT community, presenting an opportunity for scholars to explore MMR’s potential to bridge gaps in traditional ELT research and enhance the understanding of language teaching and learning processes.

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Author Biographies

Samikshya Bidari, Adjunct Professor, Tohoku University, Japan

Samikshya Bidari is a recipient of the UGC Young Fellowship award for the Ph.D. program at Kathmandu University, Nepal. She is currently employed as an adjunct professor at Tohoku University, Japan. She delivers courses on academic vocabulary and reading, presentation preparation and strategy; and integrated academic speaking and listening. Additionally, she is employed as an adjunct faculty at Tokyo Medical and Dental University in Japan, where she facilitates a course on global communication for dental students. Her goal is to enhance learners’ critical thinking skills.

Laxman Gnawali, Professor, Department of Language Education, School of Education, Kathmandu University, Nepal

Laxman Gnawali works at the Department of Language Education, School of Education, Kathmandu University, Nepal, as a professor of English. He writes on teacher development, training, action research, teacher education, and curriculum development to mention but a few. He regularly presents at national and international conferences and publishes extensively

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Published

2023-12-31

How to Cite

Bidari, S., & Gnawali, L. . (2023). The Trend of Mixed Methods Research Employed in the Journal of NELTA (2009-2022). Journal of NELTA, 28(1), 181–197. https://doi.org/10.3126/nelta.v28i1.61808

Issue

Vol. 28 No. 1 (2023)

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