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This particular practicum differs from the other common student teacher–training courses found in master’s programs as it incorporated a teacher-training session on conducting action research (AR) in the classroom, a practice that has recently become a decisive element of TESOL programs (Ho, 2012). I taught for 8 weeks at a universityin Thailand where my class met 4 times a week for 1 hour, and I also partook in teacher-training courses, 1 specificallyon teaching training (3 hours a week) and the other specifically on conducting AR in the classroom. Through the AR methodology I was able to conduct meaningful research that contributed to a greater understanding of myself as a teacher, to improve the classroom environment, and also to bring insight into current research in the field of second language (L2) learning through grounding the AR in current theory. Through following the cyclical process ofAR, I was able to gain a deeper insight into my own classroom, teaching, and abilities to conduct meaningful research. This reflective article acts as a reference for other student teachers who maybe interested in applying a similar framework to their practicum experience, empowering them to go beyond just understanding teaching practice but also to potentially develop research grounded in L2 theory.  \nTeaching Practicums in TESOL  \nTeaching practicums have long been an essential element in  \ngiving students enrolled in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) or other similar programs the abil  \nThe CATESOL Journal 27.2 • 2015 • 229  \nity to apply the knowledge, both practical and theoretical, to an actual teaching experience as student teachers (Ho, 2012) . Teaching practicums aim to prepare student teachers for a career after they have acquired their degree, often with a focus on giving the student teacher the ability to organize and manage a class, reflecting through observation and writing, lesson planning, and developing a philosophy of teaching (Crookes, 2003) . Teaching practicums frequently incorporate some kind of mentorship, typically involving that of a professor and/or other student teachers who observe and provide feedback to the practicing student teacher. Through highlighting these primary characteristics of the teaching practice, TESOL-based programs believe that practicums give their students a foundation to build upon as they begin their teaching careers postgraduation. Practicums often do not equip their participants to go beyond fostering teacher identity and grasping the features of well-rounded teaching practices, such as those mentioned above (e.g., reflecting, lesson planning, classroom management, etc.; for example, see De Coury, 2011) . A large share of TESOL programs that include a practicum are both theory and research driven, also requiring the students to complete a graduation thesis displaying their ability to conduct research in second language (L2) contexts. However, the field of TESOL and L2 studies tends to distinguish research from teaching, permitting less room for student teachers to apply theoretical and research practices to their classrooms. One possible way to allow student teachers to apply not only the theoretical teaching practices they have acquired throughout their study in a TESOL program, but also their understanding of research methodology, would be to include an aspect of conducting research within the practicum experience. To achieve this, the research methodology must be classroom focused, as seen in action research (AR) .  \nAction Research  \nApplying an AR methodology to a teaching practicum appears tobe one of the most convenient approaches as it incorporates some of the core values found in TESOL practicum courses, such as observing, reflecting, planning, and makin","cbCail38cCcpKrXF","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCail38cCcpKrXF","pdf",552440,"English","# Conducting Action Research in a Practicum: A Student Teacher’s Perspective\n## Teaching Practicums in TESOL\n## Action Research","[{\"question\":\"Why integrate action research into a TESOL teaching practicum?\",\"answer\":\"The article argues that practicums often foster teacher identity without giving enough opportunity to apply research methodology in classrooms. 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