Rebecca Starkey-Perret

Dr. Rebecca Starkey-Perret is a Lecturer at the University of Nantes, affiliated with INSPE Nantes Université and the Laboratoire de linguistique de Nantes. Her work focuses on language education, particularly English teaching methodologies and teacher development.

Dr. Starkey-Perret's research centers on the neurolinguistic approach (ANL), task-based language teaching, teacher representation, and achievement emotions in language learning. She investigates how different teaching methodologies impact students' emotional experiences and language acquisition, with particular attention to middle school contexts. Her research demonstrates that the neurolinguistic approach can significantly reduce language anxiety while increasing enjoyment and pride in students.

Her recent publications (2023-2025) show a strong focus on spontaneous oral acquisition in second language learners, the comparison between neurolinguistic and dynamic usage-based approaches, and teacher investment and training needs. These works reveal consistent themes: the importance of implicit learning processes, the emotional dimensions of language acquisition, and the need for evidence-based teacher training.

Dr. Starkey-Perret has published extensively in leading language education journals including Les Langues Modernes, Language, Culture and Curriculum, and the British Journal of Educational Psychology. Her collaborative work with researchers like Marie-Ange Dat, Aurore Deledalle, and Delphine Guedat-Bittighoffer demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections across linguistics, psychology, and education.

Her research has practical implications for language teacher training programs and classroom practices, particularly in French educational contexts. She examines how teachers perceive their professional investment and what training would best support them in implementing effective language teaching methodologies.