TEIS News, September 2025
Letter from the Chair
Grazzia Maria Mendoza Chirinos, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Wisconsin, USA
Letter from the Editor
Vu Tran-Thanh, School of Education, Durham University
How Cultural Context Shapes the Institutions That Impact Language Teacher Wellbeing
Tammy Gregersen, Baylor University, Texas, USA & University of Kurdistan-Hewler, Iraq
Iman Kamal Ahmed, University of Kurdistan-Hewler, Iraq
How significant a role does one’s context play in language teacher wellbeing? Do a teacher’s personal actions--which allow them to shape their experiences and outcomes via resilience, coping strategies, and individual characteristics--outweigh the importance of the environment, which includes among other things institutional support, cultural norms and societal expectations?
Spare A Touch of Compassion for Ourselves And Others to Sustain Our Well-Being
Bao Nguyen, Waseda University, Japan
Is it selfish to prioritize myself over others to protect my well-being? This article explores that question by discussing the benefits of self-compassion and compassion for others. In doing so, it is hoped that readers – language teachers in particular – can reflect on those practices and sustain their well-being in a more effective way.
Teacher Attrition In Mexico: Who Cares About English Teachers’ Well-Being?
Nallely Garza Rodríguez, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, México
In recent years, there has been a growing interest in how teacher attrition is related to teachers’ emotional well-being. The English teaching profession in Mexico is more demanding and challenging than ever due to working and salary conditions, workload, and lack of professional growth opportunities. However, English teachers’ emotional well-being has been neglected, and teachers’ emotions are “invisible” to others, leading to teachers leaving the profession.
Teacher Wellbeing: Tips For Language Teachers and Schools
Samir Omara, Ministry of Education and Technical Education, Egypt
There are always life and work challenges and opportunities. It is essential to develop language teacher wellbeing as it affects teachers' work and student learning. There are tips for language teachers and schools to manage burnout and maximize resilience.
The Role of Psychological Safety in Language Teacher Wellbeing
Iman Kamal Ahmed, University of Kurdistan-Hewler, Iraq
Tammy Gregersen, Baylor University, Texas, USA & University of Kurdistan-Hewler, Iraq
Teachers’ well-being is commonly understood to be associated with surface-level self-care; however, teachers’ well-being goes beyond what teachers can do alone. This article explores how psychological safety in educational institutions impacts teachers’ well-being.
“Positive teacher wellbeing is one of the key ingredients to being not just a good teacher, but a great teacher.” (Mercer & Gregersen, 2020, p.16)