Theorizing Practice, Practicing Theory: 12th International Language Teacher Education Conference

Paper (30 minutes = 20 minutes paper presentation + 10 minutes discussion)

This session explores the relationship between emotions, emotion labor, and emotional capital for language teachers and teacher educators. Sharing findings from a collaborative autoethnography, we discuss the importance of creating emotionally hospitable spaces within educational institutions that promote reflexivity and vitality for both language teachers and teacher educators.