Contributing to Open Access Journals with Peer Review: A Meaningful Opportunity for Engaged Continuing Professional Development

Authors

  • Scott Roy Douglas University of British Columbia, Okanagan Campus

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14288/bctj.v3i1.320

Keywords:

English as an additional language, TEAL, TESOL, TESL, Peer Review, Professional Development

Abstract

This editorial reinforces the BC TEAL Journal’s commitment to open access, opportunities for continuing professional development, and knowledge creation related to English as an additional language teaching and learning in British Columbia. In particular, it outlines how peer reviewers benefit from taking part in the intellectual life of their scholarly and professional community through access to new ideas, practical skill development, and reducing the separation between theorists, researchers, and practitioners. The editorial continues with a description of the six articles and one book review in the 2018 issue, and it ends with a friendly invitation to everyone interested in English as an additional language teaching and learning in British Columbia to become more involved in the journal.

Author Biography

Scott Roy Douglas, University of British Columbia, Okanagan Campus

Scott Roy Douglas is an Associate Professor in the University of British Columbia's Okanagan School of Education.  His research focus is on English as an additional language teaching and learning.

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Published

2018-12-06

How to Cite

Douglas, S. R. (2018). Contributing to Open Access Journals with Peer Review: A Meaningful Opportunity for Engaged Continuing Professional Development. BC TEAL Journal, 3(1), i-iii. https://doi.org/10.14288/bctj.v3i1.320

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 1 (2018)

Section

Editorial

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