Research Interests
See what other people say about my research...Bill Acton, President of AMPISys and Director of the MATESOL program at Trinity Western University in Canada, recently featured my research in his blog.
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Recognition of my research"Best Dissertation" Award:In 2018, I was honored to receive ACTFL's Emma Marie Birkmaier Award for Doctoral Dissertation Research in Foreign Language Education. This award was established in 1980 to recognize an author of doctoral dissertation research that contributes significantly to the advancement of the profession.
You can find out more about this prestigious award here. To learn about my dissertation research and how it has impacted the field of SLA, please see my description below. "Best Paper" Award:In 2021, I was honored to receive the Dorothy Chun Award for Best Journal Article in Language Learning & Technology for my 2020 publication “Pronunciation Development and Instruction in Distance Language Learning”.
If you want to learn more about the award, watch this video in which Dr. Hubbard, the Associate Editor of Language Learning & Technology explains why the committee selected this article as the best one published in 2020 or watch me describe my research and the results of this study by clicking here. |
Research Goals
As a researcher in the field of instructed second language acquisition (SLA) and second language (L2) pedagogy, my research program primarily addresses questions of best practice in classroom language learning and teaching. Having learned four foreign languages through instructed SLA in the classroom, I have always been intrigued by the mechanisms that allow us to acquire an L2 and to find ways to facilitate or improve instructed SLA.
In addition to disseminating my research findings at international conferences (e.g. ACTFL Convention, AAAL, SLRF, MLA) as well as state-specific teaching workshops (e.g. MD AATG), my past research has appeared in leading refereed journals in my field (e.g. The Modern Language Journal or Language Learning & Technology), as well as in teacher-oriented outlets (e.g. Pennsylvania Language Forum). I have deliberately diversified my publication outlets so that my research findings not only reach other academics but also instructors who can directly benefit from the materials I create for my research.
In addition to disseminating my research findings at international conferences (e.g. ACTFL Convention, AAAL, SLRF, MLA) as well as state-specific teaching workshops (e.g. MD AATG), my past research has appeared in leading refereed journals in my field (e.g. The Modern Language Journal or Language Learning & Technology), as well as in teacher-oriented outlets (e.g. Pennsylvania Language Forum). I have deliberately diversified my publication outlets so that my research findings not only reach other academics but also instructors who can directly benefit from the materials I create for my research.
Current ResearchMy current research investigates multiple questions related to the role of peer corrective feedback in L2 pronunciation. I am collaborating with Dr. Liese Sippel at Yale University to investigate the role of peer vs. teacher feedback, the interrelation of perception and production in peer corrective feedback, as well as the impact of learners' attitude towards peer corrective feedback on learning outcomes. To obtain a more representative data set, we are currently collecting classroom data at the Naval Academy, Yale University, and Penn State University.
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Dissertation ResearchMy dissertation research addressed the gap between research and practice in instructed SLA and is in line with my goal to facilitate instructed SLA for both learners and instructors. Despite its crucial role in effective communication, pronunciation training is frequently neglected in the foreign language classroom for reasons including the lack of classroom time or lack of instructor preparedness to teach pronunciation. My dissertation addresses these concerns by investigating an innovative way of teaching pronunciation. I designed a homework-based, computer-delivered method of pronunciation instruction that does not require teacher feedback or in-class time and thus allows for pronunciation training to be included in any L2 curriculum. In applying this method called innovative Cued Pronunciation Readings (iCPRs; see also Tanner & Landon, 2009), students receive pronunciation training in the form of Microsoft PowerPoint units, which makes the method free and easily accessible on most home or library computers.
You can download a full abstract of my dissertation here. If you are interested in learning more about the method of iCPRs, refer to Martin (2017) or Martin (2020). |
Publications
- Martin, I. A. (in press). Motivation in computer-assisted pronunciation training: online and face-to-face environments. Accepted at Language Learning & Technology.
- Martin, I. A., & Sippel, L. (2023). Long-term effects of peer and teacher feedback on L2 pronunciation. Journal of Second Language Pronunciation. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1075/jslp.22041.mar
- Martin, I. A. & Sippel, L. (2022). Do beliefs matter? The relationship between beliefs about peer feedback and peer feedback outcomes on pronunciation. Language Teaching Research. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/13621688221097307
- Martin, I. A. (2022). Giving is better than receiving: Teaching pronunciation with peer feedback. (Teaching Tip). Accepted for publication in Proceedings of the 11th Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching Conference.
- Martin, I. A. & Inceoglu, S. (2022). The laboratory, the classroom, and the online: What works in each context. In J. Levis, T. Derwing, & S. Sonsaat-Hegelheimer (Eds.), Second Language Pronunciation: Bridging the Gap Between Research and Practice (pp. 254-271). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley Blackwell.
- Sippel, L., & Martin, I. A. (2022). Immediate and long-term improvement in lexical stress perception: the role of teacher and peer feedback. International Review of Applied Linguistics in Language Teaching. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1515/iral-2021-0175
- Martin, I. A., & Sippel, L. (2021). Providing vs. receiving peer feedback: Learners’ beliefs and experiences. Language Teaching Research. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177%2F13621688211024365
- Martin, I. A., & Sippel, L. (2021). Is giving better than receiving? The effects of peer and teacher feedback on L2 pronunciation skills. Journal of Second Language Pronunciation, 7(1), 62-88.
- Martin, I. A. (2020). Pronunciation can be acquired outside the classroom: Design and assessment of homework‐based training. The Modern Language Journal, 104(2), 457-479.
- Martin, I. A. (2020). Pronunciation development and instruction in distance language learning. Language Learning & Technology, 24(1), 86-106.
- Martin, I. A. (2018). Bridging the gap between L2 pronunciation research and teaching: Using iCPRs to improve novice German learners' pronunciation in distance and face-to-face classrooms. (Doctoral Dissertation). College of the Liberal Arts, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA.
- Martin, I. A. (2017). Teaching pronunciation through homework assignments: The method of iCPRs. In M. O’Brien & J. Levis (Eds.), Proceedings of the 8th Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching Conference. ISSN 2389-9566, Calgary, AB August 2016 (pp. 216-223). Ames, IA: Iowa State University.
- Martin, I. A., & Jackson, C. N. (2016). Pronunciation training facilitates the learning and retention of L2 grammatical structures. Foreign Language Annals, 49(4), 658-676.
- Martin, I. A. (2015). An easy way of teaching pronunciation in elementary level foreign language classes: the method of iCPRs. Pennsylvania Language Forum, 85(1), p. 40-45.
- Published Translation: Woll, H. (2016). Comments on Ivan Illich’s Thesis on Arnold Joseph Toynbee (I.A. Martin, Trans.). The International Journal of Illich Studies, 5(1), 57-68.
Invited Presentations and Workshops
- 2023 “Best Practices in L2 Pronunciation.” Webinar for the Center for Advanced Language Proficiency Education and Research (US Department of Education/Penn State).
- 2022 “Pronunciation in Second Language Acquisition.” USNA Faculty Research Talk Series.
- 2021 “50 years of research on pronunciation instruction: How theory informs practice.” Guest Lecture at Princeton University.
- 2021 “Is giving better than receiving? The effects of peer and teacher feedback on the development of L2 pronunciation skills.” Guest Lecture at The University of Texas at Austin.
- 2021 “Bridging the gap between pronunciation research and teaching practice.” With Solène Inceoglu. Webinar for the TESOL Association.
- 2021 “The effects of giving vs. receiving feedback and teacher feedback on second language pronunciation skills.” Naval Academy Research Council Seminar Series. USNA.
- 2020 “L2 pronunciation instruction in face-to-face and virtual classrooms.” Guest Lecture at Princeton University.
- 2020 “Using contemporary film to teach about the refugee crisis in Germany.” With Liese Sippel. Webinar for the ACTFL Film SIG.
- 2019 “‚Leben’ oder ‚Lieben’ – Aussprachetraining für Deutsch-Lerner.” With Liese Sippel. Workshop for German Professors and High School Teachers. Goethe Institute, NYC, NY.
- 2019 “Tipps und Tricks für den Ausspracheunterricht.” With Liese Sippel. Workshop for Goethe Instructors. Goethe Institute, NYC, NY.
- 2018 “The role of peer corrective feedback in language classrooms.” Presentation in the Pedagogy Brown Bag Series, LCD, USNA.
Conference Presentations
- 2023 “Using audiovisual materials to teach pronunciation. Teaching Tip.” With Carolin Jolitz. 14th Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching Conference. West Lafayette, IN.
- 2023 “The effectiveness of peer and teacher corrective feedback during telecollaboration.” With Liese Sippel. American Association of Applied Linguistics. Portland, OR.
- 2022 “The case for focused vs. comprehensive written feedback.” With Liese Sippel. ACTFL Annual Convention & World Languages Expo. Boston, MA.
- 2022 “The effects of peer and teacher feedback on long-term maintenance of gains in L2 pronunciation.” With Liese Sippel. 13th Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching Conference. St. Catharines, Canada.
- 2022 “Using an inductive approach to teaching pronunciation. Teaching Tip.” With Liese Sippel. 13th Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching Conference. St. Catharines, Canada.
- 2022 “Beliefs matter: the relationship between beliefs about peer feedback and its effectiveness in pronunciation instruction.” With Liese Sippel. American Association of Applied Linguistics. Pittsburgh, PA.
- 2021 “Teaching about diversity and inclusion through soccer.” With Liese Sippel and Theresa Schenker. ACTFL Annual Convention & World Languages Expo. Virtual conference.
- 2021 “Giving is better than receiving. Teaching pronunciation with peer feedback. Teaching Tip.” 12th Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching Conference. Virtual conference.
- 2021 “Developing leadership skills through peer feedback activities.” With Silvia Peart. 6th Learning & Teaching Conference. USNA. Virtual conference.
- 2021 “Metacognitive instruction for giving and receiving peer feedback: Learners’ beliefs and experiences.” With Liese Sippel. American Association for Applied Linguistics. Virtual conference.
- 2020 “Using the contemporary film ‘Ballon’ to teach about German reunification.” With Liese Sippel. ACTFL Annual Convention & World Languages Expo. Virtual conference.
- 2020 “The effects of giving vs. receiving peer feedback and teacher feedback on L2 pronunciation skills.” With Liese Sippel. Second Language Research Forum. Virtual conference.
- 2020 “The impact of metacognitive instruction on learners’ attitudes towards giving and receiving peer feedback.” With Liese Sippel. American Association for Applied Linguistics. Denver, CO. [cancelled due to Covid-19]
- 2019 “Using contemporary film to teach about the refugee crisis in Germany.” With Liese Sippel. ACTFL Annual Convention & World Languages Expo. Washington, DC.
- 2019 “Teaching German pronunciation with peer feedback.” With Liese Sippel. ACTFL Annual Convention & World Languages Expo. Washington, DC.
- 2019 “Is giving better than receiving? The effects of peer and teacher corrective feedback on L2 perception skills.” With Liese Sippel. 11th Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching Conference. Northern Arizona State University, Flagstaff, AZ.
- 2018 “An inductive approach to teaching German pronunciation.” With Liese Sippel. ACTFL Annual Convention & World Languages Expo. New Orleans, LA.
- 2018 “Extending the reach of L2 research – Colloquium.” With Emma Marsden and Carrie Jackson. American Association for Applied Linguistics Conference. Chicago, IL.
- 2017 “Experiencing best practices in the technology-infused German classroom.” With Carol Hollen and Eddy Arana. ACTFL Annual Convention & World Languages Expo. Nashville, TN.
- 2017 “Teaching L2 pronunciation by employing the method of iCPRs: results on perception and production performance.” 9th Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching Conference. University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah.
- 2017 “Improving novice learners’ perception skills as part of pronunciation training in German L2 classrooms.” Germanic Linguistics Annual Conference 23. University of Texas, Austin, TX.
- 2017 “Aussprachetraining mit Technologie” [Pronunciation Instruction with Technology]. Central PA American Association of Teachers of German Spring Workshop. Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA.
- 2017 “Improving novice learners’ second language pronunciation: the method of iCPR.” Modern Language Association 2017 Convention. Philadelphia, PA.
- 2016 “Improving novice learners’ L2 pronunciation in distance and face-to-face learning environments.” Poster Presentation; & “Teaching pronunciation through homework assignments: The method of iCPRs.” Teaching Tip. 8thPronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching Conference. University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada.
- 2015 “Auditory Input Enhancement facilitates the long-term retention of L2 grammatical structures.” Second Language Research Forum. Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA.
- 2015 “L2 pronunciation training boosts the acquisition of L2 grammar among classroom learners.” With Carrie Jackson. Poster Presentation. The 10th International Symposium on Bilingualism. Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ.
- 2014 “Teaching German Pronunciation.” With Richard Page. Pennsylvania State Modern Language Association Annual Fall Conference 2014. State College, PA.
- 2014 “What the German Word Game Räubersprache Teaches Us About Syllabification in German.” Germanic Linguistics Annual Conference 20. Purdue University, Lafayette, IN.
- 2014 “The Impact of Language in School on Identity Among the Old Order Amish in Pennsylvania.” With Lauren Brooks. Northeast Modern Language Association 45th Annual Convention. Susquehanna University, Harrisburg, PA.
Outreach to TeachersTeaching Pronunciation with Peer FeedbackThe video on the right is a recording that was originally produced for the "2021 Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching Conference". It is designed as a practical "Teaching Tip" for instructors rather than a research-focused presentation.
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