The role of teachers in emotional regulation and student engagement during second language acquisition (SLA) from the perspective of positive psychology matters. It highlights how the communication strategies of teachers, such as empathy and positive guidance, significantly impact the learning experiences of students. These strategies, often referred to as “teaching communication strategies” or “instructional communication strategies,” include supportive teaching interactions and positive teaching methods. Through interviews and observations, the research identifies that teachers’ application of positive psychology strategies—such as providing constructive feedback, encouraging student collaboration and mutual support, and setting realistic learning goals—effectively enhances motivation and engagement. The findings indicate that teachers’ emotional regulation strategies not only enhance students’ language acquisition abilities but also promote their psychological and emotional well-being, providing new theoretical and practical support for SLA.

Haihua Yan, Shuhua Li. The Role of Teachers in Emotional Regulation and Student Engagement in Second Language Acquisition: A Positive Psychology Perspective on Teaching Communication Strategies. International Journal of New Developments in Education (2024), Vol. 6, Issue 6: 106-113. https://doi.org/10.25236/IJNDE.2024.060618.

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