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Classroom interactions and skill development boost joy and purpose for ELT student teachers in Iran's private sector.
Eudaimonic and Hedonic Wellbeing Among ELT Student Teachers: An Ecological Study of Iran's Private Sector.
- Resilience
- Meaning
Weisi, H., Bagi, M.
In plain language
This study explores the wellbeing of English Language Teaching (ELT) student teachers in Iran's private sector, focusing on how they experience both hedonic (pleasure-oriented) and eudaimonic (purpose-oriented) wellbeing. By applying Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Systems Theory, the research examines the influence of various environmental layers on these teachers' lives. Through interviews, it highlights how classroom interactions and skill development contribute to joy and purpose, while mentorship and support from family and institutions bolster resilience.
The study also considers broader societal factors, such as economic instability and technological changes, which can exacerbate stress and uncertainty for these teachers. It suggests that by understanding these multilevel influences, stakeholders can identify strategic interventions to enhance teacher wellbeing in private educational settings.
Key findings
- Classroom interactions and pedagogical confidence enhance both hedonic and eudaimonic wellbeing.
- Mentorship and familial support are crucial resilience resources.
- Socio-economic instability and AI-related anxieties increase vulnerability to stress.
- Institutional autonomy and resource equity support teacher resilience.
- Structured mentorship and fair policies can improve wellbeing trajectories.
Why it matters
This research is significant for understanding how systemic factors across different societal levels affect the psychological wellbeing of teachers, a crucial workforce for educational success and human development.
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Readers involved in education can advocate for and implement diverse practicum assignments, structured mentorship programs, and equitable policies to support teacher wellbeing. Recognizing the importance of supportive environments can help mitigate stressors related to socio-economic and technological changes.