Sociopolitical Issues in Language Instruction The Impact of ERT on Part-Time Teachers’ Wellbeing more

Sat, Nov 13, 11:25-12:25 Asia/Tokyo

The COVID-19 pandemic created upheaval for Japanese universities as they faced the necessity of shifting to emergency remote teaching on short notice. The sudden shift had a traumatic impact on the wellbeing of part-time language teachers. This presentation will discuss case-study data from six part-time teachers, indicating how occupational and personal factors affected their wellbeing. The presenters will also argue for greater institutional support for part-time teachers.