Modeling the interaction between teacher credibility, teacher confirmation, and English major students’ academic engagement: A sequential mixed-methods approach

Studies in Second Language Learning and Teaching, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 14(2), С. 235 - 265

Опубликована: Янв. 30, 2024

Adopting a sequential mixed-methods approach, the current inquiry examined English major students’ perceptions of role teacher confirmation and credibility in enhancing their academic engagement Chinese context. In doing so, through WeChat messenger, three scales were provided to 1168 students chosen from different as foreign language (EFL) classes. For sake triangulation, 40 participants invited take part interview sessions well. The inspection correlations between constructs indicated strong association student well close connection credibility. This showed that EFL is tied these interpersonal behaviors. contribution was also using path analysis, which demonstrated predicted by confirmation. Additionally, outcomes proved integral two communication behaviors increasing engagement. Findings may have some noteworthy implications for educators instructors.

Язык: Английский

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The Role of Emotional Intelligence and Self-efficacy in EFL Teachers’ Technology Adoption

The Asia-Pacific Education Researcher, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 33(4), С. 845 - 856

Опубликована: Окт. 27, 2023

Язык: Английский

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What do we know about L2 teachers' emotion regulation? A bibliometric analysis of the pertinent literature

Forum for Linguistic Studies, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 5(3)

Опубликована: Ноя. 22, 2023

Since emotion regulation is a key factor in second language (L2) education, multitudes of studies have been conducted on this emotional factor. Yet, the majority previous research has focused strategies used by L2 learners. In recent years, some scholars started to explore teachers' from various perspectives, but best our knowledge, no systematic review date carried out area. Using CiteSpace software (Version 6.2.R2), present study analyzed 26 articles published 2020 2023. The analysis outcomes showed that growing still nascent area attracts interdisciplinary attention psychologists and linguists around globe. results also demonstrated Iran China are most fruitful fertile lands with having higher degree collaboration among institutions authors. Considering limitations studies, provides suggestions for future research.

Язык: Английский

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A structural equation modeling approach in examining EFL students’ foreign language enjoyment, trait emotional intelligence, and classroom climate

Learning and Motivation, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 86, С. 101981 - 101981

Опубликована: Фев. 23, 2024

Язык: Английский

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How burnout, resilience, and engagement interplay among EFL learners? A mixed-methods investigation in the Chinese senior high school context

Porta Linguarum Revista Interuniversitaria de Didáctica de las Lenguas Extranjeras, Год журнала: 2024, Номер IX, С. 193 - 213

Опубликована: Янв. 25, 2024

English-as-a-foreign-language (EFL) learning is essential for Chinese senior high school students, but burnout can impair their engagement and performance. Resilience, however, enhance shield them from burnout. This mixed-methods study aimed to investigate the interplay between burnout, resilience, among 413 EFL learners. Using AMOS 24, quantitative analyses with structural equation modeling (SEM) revealed reciprocity these three constructs. Specifically, was negatively associated both resilience engagement, explaining 28.6% 33.3% of shared variance respectively. Besides, were positively correlated, sharing 70.6% variance. Qualitative semi-structured interviews 15 analyzed by MAXQDA 2022, supported this specifying role each component also discusses theoretical practical implications findings suggests directions future research.

Язык: Английский

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Unveiling the tapestry of teacher belief research: tracing the present and forging the future through bibliometric analysis

Current Psychology, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 43(17), С. 15659 - 15672

Опубликована: Дек. 20, 2023

Abstract Research on teacher beliefs has gained significant attention from scholars, resulting in a vast body of literature. To understand the current trends, themes, key contributors, and emerging areas this domain, we utilized CiteSpace to review 1,731 publications 1951 2023 through WOS database. The findings indicate that:1) Over recent decades, there been consistent increase concerning beliefs, which is still promising years. 2) research themes can be divided into professional development, teaching practices, self-efficacy, theoretical orientation, student performance. 3) There noticeable lack collaboration both across academic institutions among different authors field research. 4) In terms hotspots, it roughly external environment, belief ontology, practices. 5) frontiers, four main frontiers were identified periods: epistemological belief, implementation, inclusive education, English. This study contributes researchers’ understanding developmental trajectory research, thus providing references guidance for future endeavors.

Язык: Английский

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How Do Praxis-Oriented Themes Inform the Unity of Language Teachers’ Beliefs, Practices, and Identities? A Narrative Inquiry

Chinese Journal of Applied Linguistics, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 47(1), С. 83 - 100

Опубликована: Фев. 26, 2024

Abstract Praxis , according to the Vygotskian thoughts and tenets, entails unity of dialectical relationship between theory practice. As a vital concept grounded in sociocultural theory, praxis has received increasing attention among language teacher education scholars, typically over recent years (e. g., Johnson et al., 2020, 2022). Yet, there remains scant research through lens, thus requiring extended efforts from researchers. To join existing literature bridge gap, we explored how - oriented themes may inform development professional beliefs practices mentor-mentee duos TESOL-related programs. In addition, investigated may, turn, mentorships contribute identity these duos. We adopted narrative inquiry method captured participants’ experiences emotional episodes their mentoring journeys. reported common developmental path along two duos’ journeys, while they differed few places. These journeys were found unfold 3E pattern with three distinct stages, each contributing evolution practices. stages identified as enhancing learning embodying mentor embracing heritage . Accordingly, different types identities, including learner apprentice mentee novice researcher Chinese culture embodiment stages. Our study provides valuable insights for teachers educators by shedding light on -oriented that can enhance

Язык: Английский

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Unveiling Chinese senior high school EFL students' burnout and engagement: Profiles and antecedents

Acta Psychologica, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 243, С. 104153 - 104153

Опубликована: Янв. 23, 2024

Burnout impairs English as a foreign language (EFL) learning, while engagement enhances it. However, most relevant studies have focused on college students, neglecting senior high school students. To address this gap, mixed-methods study used two scales to assess the levels of burnout and among 1234 Chinese EFL We also applied person-centered approach with statistical software (Mplus 8.7) identify their latent profiles. Then, we conducted semi-structured interviews 30 students analyzed data using thematic analysis qualitative (MAXQDA 2022) investigate antecedents engagement. The revealed three profiles: burnout-low (16.0 %), moderate burnout-moderate (61.8 low burnout-high (22.2 %). profiles were associated demographic characteristics such gender, age, grade. identified four major antecedents: academic stress support for burnout, external internal Each antecedent consisted several categories subcategories. This could inform design effective interventions reduce students' increase

Язык: Английский

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Validating the Second Language Teaching for Creativity Scale (L2TCS) and applying it to identify Chinese college L2 teachers’ latent profiles

Thinking Skills and Creativity, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 101781 - 101781

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Do emotional regulation behaviors matter in EFL teachers' professional development? A process model approach

Porta Linguarum Revista Interuniversitaria de Didáctica de las Lenguas Extranjeras, Год журнала: 2023, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Дек. 22, 2023

The effectiveness of pedagogical approaches to teaching English as a foreign language (EFL) can be enhanced by ensuring that teachers are in psychologically sound state, allowing them upgrade their professional skills. Emotional regulation (ER) is acknowledged key factor enhancing one’s capabilities. However, research this area notably underdeveloped. Therefore, study aims investigate the utilization level and impact ER strategies on EFL teachers’ development Chinese higher educational institutions. used survey approach, employing questionnaires primary means data collection. was then analysed through structural equation modelling descriptive statistical approach. findings provide evidence effectively employ various navigate challenges inherent classroom, underscoring adaptability resilience. Moreover, identified significant relationship between use development. These highlight essential role emotional journeys educators underscore importance integrating training into teacher programs. FUNDING INFORMATION. This supported Education Teaching Research Project Henan Province, China (Grant No. 2022SYJXLX051), International Cooperation Exchange Division, Ministry Education, China. (2023) 156).

Язык: Английский

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