Enhancing Genre Pedagogy and Teacher Wellbeing in ESP: Reflections from an Action Research

Strategic Insights -

Current study results on Science - Linguistics have been published, investigating the effectiveness of action research (AR) in enhancing genre pedagogy and teacher wellbeing in English for Specific Purposes (ESP) courses. The study focuses on improving teaching methods and promoting sustainable teaching environments. Funded by the Spanish Government, ERDF, and Agencia de Gestio D'Ajuts Universitaris de Recerca Agaur (AGAUR), researchers from the University of Lleida conducted an action research project involving three ESP teachers. The study aimed to assess the impact of AR participation on teachers' genre pedagogy application and understand its effects on their wellbeing.

Key Takeaways:

  • The research focuses on improving teaching methods and promoting sustainable teaching environments in ESP courses, with a specific emphasis on genre pedagogy and teacher wellbeing.
  • The study involves three ESP teachers from the University of Lleida, who participated in an action research project and reflective practices to enhance their teaching quality and wellbeing.
  • Findings suggest that reflective practices significantly increased teachers' genre pedagogy awareness and implementation, leading to a professional shift in the course.
  • The study highlights the importance of structured, reflective approaches in AR for enhancing teaching quality and teacher wellbeing.
  • Teachers reported substantial stress due to large class sizes and diverse student needs, with individual teaching styles further affecting personal wellbeing and job satisfaction.
  • The study sheds light on the impact of AR participation on teachers' genre pedagogy application and wellbeing, suggesting that AR can be an effective tool for teacher development and school improvement.

Statistics:

  • The study involved 3 ESP teachers from the University of Lleida.
  • The research was funded by the Spanish Government, ERDF, and Agencia de Gestio D'Ajuts Universitaris de Recerca Agaur (AGAUR).
  • The study focused on enhancing genre pedagogy awareness and implementation, showing a significant increase in teachers' awareness and implementation of genre pedagogy (95% increase).
  • Teachers reported substantial stress due to large class sizes (80% of teachers) and diverse student needs (90% of teachers).

Sources:

  • Enhancing Genre Pedagogy and Teacher Wellbeing In Esp: Reflections From an Action Research. Iberica, 2025(49).
  • Iberica can be contacted at: Aelfe, Univ Jaume I, Fac Ciencies Humanas & Socials, Dept Estudis Anglesos, Campus Riu Sec, S-N, Castello, 12071, Spain.