Language Teacher Motivation, Autonomy and Development in East Asia

The volume explores unique features of L2 teachers' motivation, autonomy, and career development in Far East counties, using diverse methodological research approaches. It includes theoretical discussions and practical, classroom-based investigations, making it valuable for researchers and applied teacher audiences. The theoretical chapters provide a solid grounding in the issues of interest, while the practical chapters offer cutting-edge insights.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 226 pages
Publication date: 18 May 2023
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This volume explores the unique aspects of L2 teachers' motivation, autonomy, and career development in Far East countries, including Japan, South Korea, and China, employing diverse methodological research approaches that incorporate both quantitative and qualitative paradigms. While much of the current research focuses on students' psychology, this volume delves into the motivation and autonomy of EFL teachers. Both theoretical discussions of teacher motivation and autonomy and practical, classroom-based investigations are included and written to appeal to researchers and applied teacher audiences. The theoretical chapters provide a solid foundation in the issues of interest to the field, while the practical chapters offer cutting-edge insights and can serve as templates for future studies by postgraduate and postdoctoral researchers. This dual service to the research community addresses both the theorization of research and the practice of conducting research investigations.

Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030934699
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022