Language teacher wellbeing: Three pillars that teachers can control
Deborah Azaryad Shechter
Summary
The wellbeing of language teachers is essential for a fulfilling career. This talk empowers teachers to take charge of their own wellbeing and that of their students. Despite challenges like limited institutional support and heavy workloads, teachers can prioritize their wellbeing by focusing on what they can control. I highlight three key pillars teachers can cultivate independently: strong teacher-student relationships, Foreign Language Teaching Enjoyment (FLTE), and Foreign Language Learning Enjoyment (FLE). By embodying kindness, empathy, enthusiasm, and professionalism, and by fostering positive emotions in the classroom, teachers can thrive and motivate students to engage in learning, regardless of external conditions.
Biodata
Deborah is a teacher educator and senior lecturer, recipient of the Rector’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. A passionate advocate for positive psychology in language education, she emphasizes the role of positive emotions in learning. Her recent talks focus on language teacher wellbeing and the teacher’s role in student wellbeing.
Presentation Details
Type of presentation: Talk
The presentation is for: General audience
The presentation focuses on: Various
The session is: A balanced mixture of theory and practice
Category: Teacher Training and Development, including Teacher’s Self-Care and Resilience
Presentation is commercial: No
Speaking on behalf of a publisher, examination board, or commercial organisation? No
Scheduled for
Date: Friday, 2025-09-19, 14:40 - 15:10
Place: Green Room