“Not waiting for the storm to pass, but dancing in the rain”: professional identity construction of efl teachers at tutoring institutions
Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
10(1)
Опубликована: Янв. 6, 2025
Abstract
Studies
of
EFL
teachers’
professional
identity
have
experienced
a
sociological
turn.
As
result,
much
research
attention
has
been
showered
upon
exploring
construction
under
the
multiple
interactions
individual
and
social
factors.
However,
there
are
few
documented
studies
concerning
teachers
at
tutoring
institutions,
as
marginalized
community
teachers.
To
this
end,
present
study
drew
on
narrative
inquiry
case
to
indicate
dynamic
trajectories
among
institutions
“Double
Reduction”
policy.
8
were
recruited
from
Chinese
participate
in
semi-structural
interviews.
The
analysis
elucidated
sociocultural
perspective.
path
could
fall
into
three-story
constellations:
initial
stage
(idealized
flat),
exploratory
(unstable
insufficient)
renewal
(thoughtful
far-sighted).
Meanwhile,
also
undergone
four
changes:
enthusiast,
victim
but
explorer,
aspirant.
These
outcomes
may
offer
critical
implications
for
policymakers
teacher
educators
recognize
support
development
amid
policy
shifts
contextual
challenges.
Язык: Английский
Teacher‐Student Rapport: An Essential Mediator in Creating a Learning Climate Conducive to Psychological Well‐Being of Chinese Students
European Journal of Education,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Окт. 23, 2024
ABSTRACT
The
success
of
students
is
closely
tied
to
their
well‐being
and
those
with
high
degrees
are
more
likely
excel
in
academic
environments.
Accordingly,
the
internal
external
factors
that
cause
positive
changes
students'
mental
states
lead
them
higher
levels
psychological
(PWB)
need
be
divulged.
In
response
this
necessity,
many
scholars
have
explored
predictors
PWB
such
as
teacher–student
rapport
(TSR)
learning
climate
different
educational
domains.
To
narrow
these
gaps,
research
inspects
role
TSR
a
mediator
creating
conducive
Chinese
Students.
do
so,
three
scales
were
given
588
students,
among
560
valid.
Then,
structural
equation
modelling
(SEM)
was
performed
analyse
participants'
answers.
results
disclosed
strong
close
connections
between
TSR,
PWB.
also
uncovered
significant
outcomes
investigation
might
illuminating
for
teachers,
teacher
trainers
managers.
Язык: Английский
Chinese EFL Teachers’ Professional Agency as a Facilitator of Their Sustainable Development and Work Engagement
International Journal of Applied Linguistics,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Дек. 31, 2024
ABSTRACT
Research
suggests
that
teacher
agency
influences
different
areas
of
English
as
a
foreign
language
(EFL)
teachers’
practice
and
professionalism.
Nevertheless,
the
role
professional
in
facilitating
sustainable
development
(SPD)
work
engagement
has
been
overlooked.
To
fill
this
gap,
study
used
semi‐structured
interview
with
sample
27
Chinese
EFL
teachers
to
unveil
their
perceptions
interplay
concern.
The
results
indicated
venues
through
which
could
contribute
SPD
engagement.
Professional
lead
by
affecting
teaching
motivation,
positive
emotional
experiences,
enthusiasm,
self‐development.
Conversely,
it
was
found
facilitated
influencing
methods/materials,
satisfaction,
commitment,
responsibility,
horizons.
findings
are
discussed
implications
listed
for
use
agentic
practices
second/foreign
(L2)
education,
triggers
many
other
outcomes
like
development.
Язык: Английский
Exploring the Interplay Between Teachers' Emotions, Personal Traits, Environmental Factors and Psychological Well‐Being
European Journal of Education,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Дек. 31, 2024
ABSTRACT
Elevated
stress
levels
among
teachers
are
linked
to
both
physical
and
mental
health
issues,
which
in
turn
affect
their
job
performance.
In
addition,
Teachers'
ability
regulate
emotions
influences
instructional
effectiveness
well‐being.
Moreover,
psychological
well‐being
is
crucial
for
teachers'
satisfaction
success,
influenced
by
factors
like
burnout
personality
traits
external
circumstances
impact
performance,
affecting
professional
trajectory.
Understanding
these
dynamics
holistically
essential
fostering
teacher
enhancing
the
classroom;
therefore,
this
study
explores
intricate
connections
between
various
influencing
success.
To
collect
data,
researchers
used
four
questionnaires:
environmental
factor,
Big
Five
traits,
emotion
questionnaires.
Rigorous
SEM
analysis
was
employed
discern
direct
indirect
of
emotions,
personal
on
The
findings
revel
that
significantly
predict
suggests
incorporating
emotional
regulation
training
into
development
can
equip
with
skills
navigate
challenging
situations,
thereby
establishing
work
environments
recognise
support
address
needs
foster
a
positive
atmosphere
conducive
growth.
Язык: Английский