Language Teacher Agency 1st Edition by Jian Tao ISBN 1108932762 9781108932769

Introduction
An overview of teacher agency, its significance in the educational context, and an introduction to the themes discussed in the text.

What is Agency?
This chapter likely defines agency in the context of teaching—how teachers can make choices, take actions, and influence their teaching environment and students’ learning experiences.

Why Teacher Agency Matters?
Discusses the importance of teacher agency for both teachers’ professional development and the quality of education. It may emphasize autonomy, empowerment, and the role of teachers in shaping educational outcomes.

Teacher Agency Intersecting with Other Key Constructs
This chapter likely explores how teacher agency connects with other educational concepts, such as pedagogy, curriculum design, and professional identity.

What Can Be Done to Enhance Language Teachers’ Sense of Agency?
Focuses on strategies for boosting language teachers’ sense of agency, including support systems, professional development, and organizational changes that encourage teacher autonomy.

The Significance of Collective Agency
Examines the importance of collaboration among teachers and the collective agency that arises from working together to achieve educational goals.

Advancing a Trans-Perspective in Language Teacher Agency Research
This chapter suggests a transnational or cross-cultural perspective in studying teacher agency, which can broaden the understanding of how agency manifests in different contexts.

References
Lists the academic sources and research used to support the discussion of teacher agency in the text.