Literature Review Matrix

Name:
Research Proposal Title:

Authors, Year
Study overview Study Study
Published & Source Conclusions Limitations Strengths
/purpose methodology participants
Title

Gu, M., & Journal To conduct a Qualitative Seven Hong Teacher identity formation experienced Since the study Detailed and
Benson, P. article comparative approach Kong and by the participants involves personal, involved 16 complete
(2015). investigation on nine Chinese social, and political factors that help participants, the information on
Language teacher identity In-depth preservice shape meanings and practices across discussion data collection
“The formation Teaching formation interviews (two English different dimensions (e.g. interpersonal relatively did not and analysis in the
of English Research between focus group teachers who communication during teaching investigate each study.
teacher Chinese and interviews and conducted
practicum and the engagement with participant’s
identities: A Hong Kong two rounds of teaching In general, the use
course studies) experience in
cross-cultural teachers through individual practicum. of multiple
critical interviews). constructing their theories to
investigation.” The professional teacher identities of teacher identity
discourse and the participants are constructed through investigate the
community of deeply. issue adds the
equivalences and differences between
practice complexity in
themselves and the different set of
theories. analysing the
beliefs in specific educational contexts. issue (Community
of Practice and
Critical Discourse
Analysis theory).