ERIC Number: EJ1458079
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2025
Pages: 16
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ISSN: ISSN-1657-0790
EISSN: EISSN-2256-5760
The Role of Emotions in Teacher Agency: A Study of Mexican English Language Educators
PROFILE: Issues in Teachers' Professional Development, v27 n1 p67-82 2025
This exploratory study examines the link between emotions and teacher agency across different geographical contexts. Semi-structured interviews and life stories were used and analyzed through Hargreaves' emotional geography framework. The findings reveal that emotions significantly influence the teachers' ability to manage classroom dynamics and implement positive changes. The research underscores the importance of empathy, ethics, and conflict resolution in building strong student relationships and supportive learning environments. It advocates for integrating emotional intelligence, empathy, and ethical decision-making into language teacher education programs to enhance teacher development and promote more inclusive, effective educational settings.
Descriptors: Emotional Response, Empathy, Ethics, Conflict Resolution, Interpersonal Relationship, Emotional Intelligence, Language Teachers, English (Second Language), Second Language Instruction, College Faculty, Foreign Countries, Cultural Influences, Moral Values, Teacher Role, Proximity, Power Structure
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Mexico
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