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SARAH MERCER
Professor, Researcher, Educator
Sarah Mercer is a Professor for Foreign Language Teaching and the Head of the ELT Research and Methodology Department at the University of Graz. Find out more about her research projects, publications, and upcoming events on this website.
New Publication
101 Psychological Tips for Language Teachers
A compact, user-friendly reference book which draws from up-to-date research and theories from psychology to offer teachers with practical tips for small changes which they can make to their practice which will significantly improve learner outcomes and teaching. Focussing on principles from 'nudge theory', this publication aims to facilitate positive learning and teaching scenarios. The book is organised around six core areas of the psychology of language learning and teaching: teacher wellbeing; leading with compassion, authority and skill; balancing the socio-emotional climate of your group; improving learner self-esteem; empowering students.
Reference: Mercer, S., & Puchta, H. (2023). 101 psychological tips for language teachers. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
CONTACT
Do you want to get in touch with Sarah Mercer?
Feel free to contact her via sarah.mercer@uni-graz.at
ELT Research and Methodology Department
University of Graz
Liebiggasse 9
8010 Graz
+43 (0)316 380 - 8190
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