Non-native English Teaching Anxiety in EFL Instructors: A Study in Chongqing and Xi’an Colleges

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10.2991/978-2-38476-259-0_51How to use a DOI?

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Foreign Language Teaching Anxiety (FLTA); Non-native English-speaking Teachers (NNESTs); Teaching Experience; Anxiety Management Strategies; Language Education Outcomes

Abstract

This study delves into foreign language teaching anxiety (FLTA), a notable concern among non-native English-speaking teachers (NNESTs), employing the Foreign Language Teaching Anxiety Scale (TFLTAS) to assess anxiety levels in 146 college English teachers from language universities in Chongqing and Xi’an. This research, through detailed questionnaires and statistical analysis, aimed to illuminate the extent of FLTA in this specific group. The findings revealed that half of the participants experienced moderate to high teaching anxiety, with an average anxiety level of 68.49, slightly below the concern threshold of 70, suggesting a generally low level of FLTA among the surveyed teachers. Notably, the study found a significant negative correlation (Pearson coefficient of -.215) between teaching experience and anxiety levels, indicating that anxiety decreases with increased teaching experience. These insights have broad implications, emphasizing the need for effective support and professional development for teachers to manage teaching anxiety. The study underscores the benefits of a supportive environment that acknowledges FLTA challenges and promotes strategies for overcoming them. By highlighting the link between experience and reduced anxiety, it suggests that targeted support for novice teachers could be particularly beneficial. Selami’s work contributes significantly to understanding FLTA, offering a foundation for future research and interventions to enhance teaching efficacy and improve educational outcomes in the language education field.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Yi Su
AU  - Xiaoyu Chu
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/06/21
TI  - Non-native English Teaching Anxiety in EFL Instructors: A Study in Chongqing and Xi’an Colleges
BT  - Proceedings of the 2024 3rd International Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities and Arts (SSHA 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 479
EP  - 488
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-259-0_51
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-259-0_51
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