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When teachers fail

Mario Rinvolucri.
Plan Summary
  • Author:
    Mario Rinvolucri.
  • Submitted/Published by:
    Pilgrims, UK
  • Year:
    Undated
  • Document type:
    Article
  • Language:
    English
Description
Mario Rinvolucri reflects on the positive aspects of EFL literature but urges a balanced view, addressing issues like teacher burnout. He highlights the lack of attention given to the emotional well-being of language teachers, emphasizing the need for open discussion on challenges and struggles. Rinvolucri shares excerpts from a book discussing failing teachers, urging the profession to acknowledge and address the darker aspects of teaching. He questions whether other professions examine their challenges as openly as educators should.
Tags
EFL Literature Professional challenges School environment Teacher burnout Teacher performance Teacher well-being.
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