FIRST STEPS IN DOING RESEARCH · What kind of topics are you interested in researching? The role of positive emotions on second language acquisition. · What initial research questions might be starting to emerge for you? a) What might be the contributions of positive psychology and affective and contemplative neuroscience to the field of language teaching and learning? b) What concrete positive psychology tasks or interventions could be used in the foreign language classroom to improve both academic and social emotional skills? c) What is the impact of social emotional learning programs to boost motivation and positive learning environments? d) Is it important to teach pro-social character strengths in the foreign language classroom? e) How can teachers design effective lessons th...