Enhancing Social Education through Language Pedagogy: The Role of Teacher Efficacy

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10.2991/978-2-38476-263-7_4How to use a DOI?

Keywords

Teacher efficacy; language teaching; social education; linguistic proficiency; cultural insight

Abstract

This article rigorously examines the interplay between social education and language teaching, casting teacher efficacy as the driving force in this interdependent relationship. It argues that by weaving social education principles into the fabric of language pedagogy, educators can simultaneously advance linguistic proficiency and cultivate learners’ social consciousness and cultural insight. The exploration of teacher efficacy in the context of language education reveals a spectrum of strategies that educators can employ to significantly bolster their contributions to social education. Unfolding across five primary dimensions—curriculum integration, pedagogical approaches, technological advancements, assessment methodologies, and teacher well-being—the discussion delves into how teacher efficacy shapes and is shaped by these educational components. Each dimension is meticulously dissected to uncover how confident, empowered educators can utilize their skills to not only teach language but also to inculcate values and social understanding. The article culminates in a synthesized conclusion that distills the extensive discourse, offering a profound understanding of the transformative impact that teacher efficacy has on social education outcomes, and by extension, on the broader societal fabric. Through this analytical narrative, the article aims to underscore the critical role of teacher self-belief and its potential to enrich the educational experiences of learners, preparing them as linguistically adept and socially responsible global citizens.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Xi Chen
AU  - Lu Ye
AU  - Anning Wang
AU  - Ziyao Zhang
AU  - Jingyu Lyu
AU  - Jiatong Song
AU  - Yilin Wan
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/07/03
TI  - Enhancing Social Education through Language Pedagogy: The Role of Teacher Efficacy
BT  - Proceedings of the 2024 2nd International Conference on Language, Innovative Education and Cultural Communication (CLEC 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 22
EP  - 29
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-263-7_4
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-263-7_4
ID  - Chen2024
ER  -