Language Teachers' Social Cognition

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Focusing on social cognition, this Element examines its theories and their relevance to language teachers' professional development in primary and secondary education. It elaborates on three key dimensions—representation of social reality, cognitive processing, and mental abilities—while providing examples related to language teaching. The discussion includes concepts like impression, attitude, emotion, and self-efficacy, highlighting their impact on teachers' learning and development within various social contexts. The work advocates for a social-cognitive perspective in understanding language educators' experiences.