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Language teaching is emotionally demanding, influenced by various institutional and sociocultural factors. Traditional professional development often adopts a deficit perspective, focusing on teacher shortcomings. Appreciative Inquiry offers a strengths-based alternative that fosters reflective practice. A study of Iranian in-service teachers found it supports wellbeing, self-efficacy, and professional identity. These insights are relevant to Japan, where teachers face similar challenges. This presentation will discuss how strengths-based interventions can enhance resilience, job satisfaction, and sustainable professional development.
Summary
Language teaching is emotionally demanding, influenced by various institutional and sociocultural factors. Traditional professional development often adopts a deficit perspective, focusing on teacher shortcomings. Appreciative Inquiry offers a strengths-based alternative that fosters reflective practice. A study of Iranian in-service teachers found it supports wellbeing, self-efficacy, and professional identity. These insights are relevant to Japan, where teachers face similar challenges. This presentation will discuss how strengths-based interventions can enhance resilience, job satisfaction, and sustainable professional development.
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