This textbook is written for teachers, practitioners, and researchers, who are interested in developing their knowledge about emotions and learning about ways of helping their learners to cultivate positive and cope with negative emotions. The book covers the topics of emotions, emotion regulation, strategies, and instruction. Each topic is discussed in the subsequent chapters, beginning with a concise summary of theories and research in the fields of psychology, education, and language learning. This is followed by its practical applications in the classroom, with suggestions and ideas based on research as well as reports from teachers in a wide range of contexts. Teachers' vignettes give readers an opportunity to compare their experiences with others. A practical guide with detailed steps for implementing strategy instruction in emotion regulation is provided at the end.

Offers a comprehensive overview of the rapidly expanding field of emotions and emotion regulation in learning Provides a step-by-step guide for teachers to enhance students' emotion regulation through strategy instruction Includes situated and authentic examples through teachers' and learners' vignettes

Autorentext

Sachiko Nakamura is a lecturer at Tamagawa University in Japan and holds a Doctoral degree in Applied Linguistics from KMUTT in Thailand. Her research primarily focuses on language learner emotions, self-regulated learning, and engagement, and it has been published in journals such as Studies in Second Language Acquisition, Language Teaching Research, International Journal of Applied Linguistics, and System. She is the co-editor of the book Innovation in language teaching: The case of Japan, published by Palgrave Macmillan, and has contributed chapters for edited books, including the Routledge handbook of the psychology of language learning and teaching and Learner engagement in the language classroom by Multilingual Matters.

Inhalt
Chapter 1 Introduction.- Chapter 2 Emotions in Learning.- Chapter 3 Emotion regulation and emotion regulation strategies.- Chapter 4 Strategy Instruction.- Chapter 5 Innovating Your Own Strategy Instruction.