Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Research background
1.2 Statement of purpose
1.3 Significance of the book
1.4 Overview of the book
Chapter 2 Literature Review
2.1 Chapter Introduction
2.2 Definition of key concepts
2.3 Theoretical perspectives
2.4 Review of empirical studies
2.5 Research gap and research questions
2.6 Conceptual framework
2.7 Chapter summary
Chapter 3 Research Methodology
3.1 Overall approach and rationale
3.2 Research setting and sample
3.3 Data collection
3.4 Data analysis
3.5 Other considerations
3.6 Chapter summary
Chapter 4 The Case of Ben
4.1 Ben's biographical profile
4.2 Ben's research engagements in OCoPs
4.3 Leadership changes with Ben and people around
4.4 Chapter discussion & summary
Chapter 5 The Case of Joy
5.1 Joy's biographic profile
5.2 Joy's research engagements in OCoPs
5.3 Leadership changes with Joy and people around
5.4 Chapter discussion & summary
Chapter 6 The Case of Sophie
6.1 Sophie's biographic profile
6.2 Sophie's research engagements in OCoPs
6.3 Leadership changes with Sophie and people around
6.4 Chapter discussion & summary
Chapter 7 Discussion
7.1 Comparison of the three cases and communities
7.2 Factors constituting EFL teachers' research leadership
7.3 Features of research leadership in OCoPs
7.4 Factors shaping research leadership in OCoPs
7.5 Conceptualization of teacher research leadership in OCoPs
7.6 Chapter summary
Chapter 8 Conclusions
8.1 Major findings
8.2 Implications
8.3 Limitations and future directions
8.4 Concluding remarks
Appendices
Appendix A: Research Description Letter
Appendix B: Research Participant Consent Form