Teacher Well-Being and Emotional Resilience: A Pathway to Effective Language Instruction

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Vivit Rosmayanti, Nurhayati Usman

2025 Positive Psychology in Foreign Language Teaching Book chapter Cited by 0 Quartile

Abstract

This chapter discusses the importance of foreign language teachers' well-being and emotional resilience in their profession. It highlights the need for a comprehensive approach to teacher well-being, focusing on resilience, grit, engagement, and well-being. Strategies to build emotional resilience include self-care, adopting a growth mindset, and developing supportive relationships. The chapter also highlights the need for schools and educational institutions to consider mental health issues and professional development. It concludes that effective foreign language instruction requires teacher well-being and emotional resilience, and calls for further research and policy formulation. © 2026 by IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved.

Affiliations

Universitas Negeri Makassar, Indonesia; Universitas Islam Negeri Palopo, Indonesia