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Language Teaching Research Quarterly

Language Teaching Research Quarterly

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2667-6753

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1.2

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124.94

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0.604

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0.283

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1.2

ICV

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124.94

SNIP

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0.604

SJR

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0.283

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Review Article

Language Development Research, Teaching, and Learning: A Cross-field Perspective

Language Teaching Research Quarterly, Volume 39, Pages 344-358, https://doi.org/10.32038/ltrq.2024.39.21
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This reflective piece seeks to shed light on the numerous contributions of Diane Larsen-Freeman to theory construction, applied linguistics, and language education by drawing parallels and insights from the FIFA 2022 Qatar World Cup Final. Looking at the multitude of factors that affect both soccer games and language development research, teaching, and learning, the article explores some of her key publications, chosen for their invitation to us to consider expansive holistic changes that both our research and our language education enterprise badly need. My aim has been to capture some prominent aspects of Diane’s unique gifts as a researcher, mentor, thinker, and educator, revealing her lifelong dedication to all these areas and to various fields of language study.

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Complex Dynamic Systems Theory; Language Development and Education; Teacher Researcher Interface

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Elka Todeva

Elka Todeva

Elka Todeva, Professor Emerita of the SIT Graduate Institute, is a language educator with a doctorate in applied linguistics. Her teaching and research are in the areas of second language acquisition, plurilingualism, applied linguistics, teacher cognition, and ecological approaches to teaching. Her publications include the co-edited book “The Multiple Realities of Multilingualism: Personal Narratives and Researchers’ Perspectives” (with Jasone Cenoz, Mouton de Gruyter, 2009), three co-authored EFL textbooks, two co-authored English dictionaries, and articles on plurilingualism and complexity theory, fossilization, brain-friendly learning, and reflective practices. She has conducted training and worked with teachers in over 20 countries on 5 continents.

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