Positive psychology has been introduced in language education with two goals. First, to introduce new theoretical constructs and ensure a more balanced view of the psychology of the language learning and teaching process. The second goal is to improve the experience of both language learners and teachers. Positive psychology in general moves us away from focussing on simply identifying the damage or deficiencies in life toward also building its best qualities and promoting flourishing. The emergence of Positive Psychology in SLA has opened up rich potential for expanded theory, research, and innovative evidence-based language teaching practice. Positive psychology fits the zeitgeist of modern education by promoting wellbeing as a desirable, necessary, and integral part of the learning process and also a learning outcome. New theories and research are being accompanied by ideas for practical interventions both inside and outside the language classroom. With the emergence of positive psychology, SLA is addressing teaching and learning with a wider lens than ever before, recognizing the unique networks of strengths situated within a diverse range of contexts spanning theoretical, empirical and practical perspectives. The time has come to take stock of what we know so far and what possible directions lie ahead.
S114 detailed programme, click here
Positive psychology has been introduced in language education with two goals. First, to introduce new theoretical constructs and ensure a more balanced view of the psychology of the language learning and teaching process. The second goal is to improve the experience of both language learners and teachers. Positive psychology in general moves us away from focussing on simply identifying the damage or deficiencies in life toward also building its best qualities and promoting flourishing. The emergence of Positive Psychology in SLA has opened up rich potential for expanded theory, research, and innovative evidence-based language teaching practice. Positive psychology fits the zeitgeist of modern education by promoting wellbeing as a desirable, necessary, and integral part of the learning process and also a learning outcome. New theories and research are being accompanied by ideas for practical interventions both inside and outside the language classroom. With the emergence of positive psychology, SLA is addressing teaching and learning with a wider lens than ever before, recognizing the unique networks of strengths situated within a diverse range of contexts spanning theoretical, empirical and practical perspectives. The time has come to take stock of what we know so far and what possible directions lie ahead.
S114 detailed programme, click here
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Jean-Marc Dewaele
Meagan Driver
Jean-Marc Dewaele
Angela Karsten Tsunoda
Gaby Benthien
Tammy Gregersen
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