Language Teacher Identity and Wellbeing - (Psychology of Language Learning and Teaching) by Anne Feryok (Paperback)

About the Book

This book explores how language teacher identity influences and is influenced by wellbeing. It develops our understanding of this interaction through a combination of Indigenous, psychological, critical and postmodern frameworks and the personal perspectives of teachers and researchers.

Book Synopsis

This book explores how language teacher identity influences and is influenced by wellbeing. It develops our understanding of this interaction through a combination of Indigenous, psychological, critical and postmodern frameworks and the personal perspectives of teachers and researchers.

Review Quotes

Language Teacher Identity and Wellbeing is a groundbreaking work that showcases the interaction between language teacher identity and well-being across geographical boundaries. The book's emphasis on preserving endangered languages, seeking balance, and uncovering power in the research is particularly noteworthy, as it aligns with inclusive research in the field of psychology of language teaching. Therefore, individuals involved in education, including policymakers, practitioners and researchers focused on teacher identity and wellbeing, will find this collection a valuable resource...

Language Teacher Identity and Wellbeing is a groundbreaking work that showcases the interaction between language teacher identity and well-being across geographical boundaries. The book's emphasis on preserving endangered languages, seeking balance, and uncovering power in the research is particularly noteworthy, as it aligns with inclusive research in the field of psychology of language teaching. Therefore, individuals involved in education, including policymakers, practitioners and researchers focused on teacher identity and wellbeing, will find this collection a valuable resource...

-- "Lijuan Hou and Yawen Han, Southeast University, China, Language and Education, 2025"

A key strength of this collection is its interdisciplinary approach--integrating psychological, sociocultural, and post-structural perspectives--to illustrate the dynamic nature of teacher identity and wellbeing, while emphasizing the role of institutional, professional, and personal support in sustaining teacher wellbeing and advocating for its recognition in educational policy.

-- "Rosita Beidaghi and Aslihan Yilmaz, University of Texas, USA, Journal of Language, Identity & Education, 2025"

A key strength of this collection is its interdisciplinary approach-integrating psychological, sociocultural, and post-structural perspectives-to illustrate the dynamic nature of teacher identity and wellbeing, while emphasizing the role of institutional, professional, and personal support in sustaining teacher wellbeing and advocating for its recognition in educational policy.

Whether you are an educator or someone involved in teacher training, [this book] is full of valuable insights into the psychological side of teaching. The book's focus on cultural diversity makes it especially relevant for those interested in teaching in different contexts, promoting awareness of the diverse issues teachers face globally. This book offers more than just academic insights; it encourages self-reflection and fosters a sense of community among teachers who may feel isolated in their experiences.

Whether you are an educator or someone involved in teacher training, [this book] is full of valuable insights into the psychological side of teaching. The book's focus on cultural diversity makes it especially relevant for those interested in teaching in different contexts, promoting awareness of the diverse issues teachers face globally. This book offers more than just academic insights; it encourages self-reflection and fosters a sense of community among teachers who may feel isolated in their experiences.

-- "Liangyu Zhang, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Individual Differences in Language Education, 2024"

Anne Feryok brings together an outstanding group of scholars in this volume that adopts a holistic, empathetic, and supportive approach to teacher development and wellbeing. The volume presents research conducted in diverse settings around the globe that is deeply engaging and profoundly impactful. The contributors paint a complete picture of what it means to be a language teacher in today's demanding world. I highly recommend this book for anyone committed to fostering a nurturing and sustainable language teaching profession.

Anne Feryok brings together an outstanding group of scholars in this volume that adopts a holistic, empathetic, and supportive approach to teacher development and wellbeing. The volume presents research conducted in diverse settings around the globe that is deeply engaging and profoundly impactful. The contributors paint a complete picture of what it means to be a language teacher in today's demanding world. I highly recommend this book for anyone committed to fostering a nurturing and sustainable language teaching profession.-- "Hayriye Kayi-Aydar, University of Arizona, USA"

Thematically organized into three parts (Knowledging, Developing, and Practicing), this edited volume reminds us how closely language teacher identities and wellbeing are coupled. The varied theoretical, methodological, and pedagogical perspectives explored in the book extend a much needed conversation between these two key concepts in language teacher education.

Thematically organized into three parts (Knowledging, Developing, and Practicing), this edited volume reminds us how closely language teacher identities and wellbeing are coupled. The varied theoretical, methodological, and pedagogical perspectives explored in the book extend a much needed conversation between these two key concepts in language teacher education.-- "Peter I. De Costa, Michigan State University, USA"

About the Author

Anne Feryok has recently retired from her role as Senior Lecturer in English and Linguistics at the University of Otago, New Zealand. Her work explores sociocultural theory, complex dynamic systems and language teacher identity. She serves on the editorial boards of several international journals.