Teacher Well-Being in English Language Teaching: An Ecological Approach

This edited volume highlights the importance of teacher well-being in English language teaching (ELT) and presents innovative research studies from around the world. It adopts an ecological perspective, emphasizing that teacher well-being is a societal duty and not a personal responsibility. The chapters offer practical implications for research and practice, exploring effective interventions to improve teacher well-being. The book appeals to academics and researchers in the field of ELT, particularly scholar-practitioners and teacher educators.

Format: Hardback
Length: 270 pages
Publication date: 11 November 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This edited volume is a groundbreaking contribution to the field of English language teaching (ELT), bringing to the forefront the critical issue of teacher well-being. Through a collection of high-quality and cutting-edge contributions, the book aims to illuminate, advance, and educate readers about the challenges and importance of achieving teacher well-being in ELT.

In response to Sarah Mercer's call for action to prioritize teacher well-being in the ELT field, the contributors adopt an ecological perspective, recognizing that teacher well-being is a societal duty rather than a personal responsibility. The book showcases theoretically and methodologically innovative research studies from around the world, covering various formal and informal educational settings and different levels, including K-12 schools, adult education, higher education, teacher education programs, and community organizations.

The term "teacher" encompasses individuals who deliver English instruction in a diverse range of settings, from formal schools to informal community organizations. The chapters in the book offer clear implications for research and practice, exploring effective practices and interventions that can contribute to improving teacher well-being overall.

Addressing the profession's inherent stress and delving into specific challenges associated with ELT, the authors emphasize the additional emotional investment and labor required of English language teachers. This book appeals to academics and researchers in the field of ELT, including scholar-practitioners and teacher educators, as it provides valuable insights and strategies for promoting teacher well-being.

Weight: 680g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032324197