Description
Product ID: | 9781800412798 |
Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
Country of Manufacture: | GB |
Series: | Psychology of Language Learning and Teaching |
Title: | Language Teacher Wellbeing across the Career Span |
Authors: | Author: Astrid Mairitsch, Sonja Babic, Sarah Mercer, Giulia Sulis |
Page Count: | 264 |
Subjects: | Language teaching theory and methods, Language teaching theory & methods, Psychology: the self, ego, identity, personality, Teacher training, The self, ego, identity, personality, Teacher training |
Description: | Select Guide Rating This book explores language teacher wellbeing across the lifespan, casting light on the professional trajectory of language teachers. It reveals the personal and professional challenges and resources of teachers at different phases of their careers, and how they can preserve and nurture their wellbeing and thrive in the long-term. This book explores language teacher wellbeing across the career span from an ecological perspective. It reports on empirical findings from an extensive investigation into language teacher wellbeing in various social, cultural and linguistic contexts. It is unique in casting light on the professional trajectory of language teachers and opening up discussions on the characteristics, psychological needs and strengths of language teachers at different points in their careers. It examines wellbeing in terms of the dynamic interplay between the challenges individuals encounter in their personal and professional lives, and the psychological, social and contextual resources that they draw on to buffer the impact of these challenges. The findings of the study will help readers to understand how language teachers can protect and nurture their wellbeing, not only to remain in the profession, but also to thrive in the long-term. The book will be a valuable resource for anyone interested in the lives, wellbeing and psychology of language teachers in diverse contexts and career phases. |
Imprint Name: | Multilingual Matters |
Publisher Name: | Multilingual Matters |
Country of Publication: | GB |
Publishing Date: | 2023-04-12 |