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.
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.