Foreign Language Teacher Immunity Studies: Concept, Current State, and Future Prospects

doi:10.12002/j.bisu.543

Abstract

Abstract:

In recent years, research on teachers’ psychological development has gained significant momentum within the field of foreign language teacher education. As a pivotal component of teacher development, teacher immunity serves as a crucial metric for assessing teachers’ mental well-being and promoting their overall psychological health. The concept of teacher immunity is provided first in this paper, followed by an overview of the current state of research in this area. Recommendations for future research are then provided, encompassing research content, perspectives, and contexts, with the aim of enriching the understanding of foreign language teacher immunity and fostering the professional growth of foreign language teachers.

Keywords: teacher immunity; concept; current state; future prospects; teachers’ psychological development

摘要：

近年来，外语教师心理维度的发展受到研究者的普遍关注。作为教师发展的重要内容，教师免疫力是衡量外语教师心理发展水平的重要指标，对促进教师形成良好的心理健康素质具有重要意义。本文拟厘清外语教师免疫力的内涵，梳理教师免疫力相关研究，并在此基础上对外语教师免疫力的研究内容、研究视角和研究语境等提出建议，旨在丰富外语教师免疫力研究，促进外语教师的专业发展。

关键词: 教师免疫力, 内涵, 现状, 展望, 教师心理发展

CLC Number:

H319

Wang Xuemei, He Yanhua. Foreign Language Teacher Immunity Studies: Concept, Current State, and Future Prospects[J]. Journal of Beijing International Studies University, 2024, 46(5): 74-85.

王雪梅, 何艳华. 外语教师免疫力的内涵、现状与展望[J]. 北京第二外国语学院学报, 2024, 46(5): 74-85.

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