Teacher and Professional Development General Research-Oriented Short Presentation
The Stoic Teacher: A Case Study During the Pandemic
The presenter will discuss the results of a year-long case study of three university EFL teachers working in Japan during the COVID-19 pandemic. The participants practiced several techniques inspired by ancient Stoic philosophy, which were adapted specifically for teachers by the presenter. The results of the study showed beneficial effects on self-reported measures of well-being and teaching efficacy. The presenter will also demonstrate how audience members can use these techniques in their own teaching contexts.
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Bob Ashcroft is an Associate Professor in the Department of International Communication at Tokai University, Sapporo, JAPAN. His research focuses specifically on computer-assisted language learning, vocabulary acquisition, and teacher well-being. Since starting his English teaching career in 1998 in Warsaw, Poland, he has taught English in Germany, and Cambodia.