Resilience in times of disruptions: Perspectives from Thai pre-service English teachers

Jariya Sairattanain and Thiwaporn Thawarom and Daron Benjamin Loo (2025) Resilience in times of disruptions: Perspectives from Thai pre-service English teachers. AsTEN Journal of Teacher Education, 9. pp. 1-13.

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Abstract

Amidst disruptions in the education, resilience has emerged as a vital quality for educators. This study aimed to explore the nature of resilience as a dynamic construct from the perspectives of Thai pre-service English teachers (n=115), who were recruited through convenience sampling. Using thematic analysis of qualitative data, four key themes were identified: maintaining a positive outlook and sense of control, developing flexibility, being in a supportive environment and inspiring growth in others. These findings highlight the multifaceted nature of resilience and how personal attributes, professional support, and institutional conditions shape it. This renders resilience as a dynamic and context-dependent construct rather than one that is fixed. Teacher education programs, especially in the ASEAN context, should recognize resilience as an important construct to be familiarized among pre-service teachers. This would ensure that these future teachers would be prepared to address challenges or opportunities that arise in their work environment.

Item Type:	Article
Keyword:	qualitative analysis, pre-service teachers, teacher resilience, teacher education
Subjects:	L Education > LC Special aspects of education > LC8-6691 Special aspects of education > LC1390-5160.3 Education of special classes of persons > LC3950-4806.5 Exceptional children and youth. Special education > LC4001-4806.5 Children and youth with disabilities. Learning disabled children and youth R Medicine > R Medicine (General) > R5-920 Medicine (General) > R735-854 Medical education. Medical schools. Research
Department:	CENTRE > Centre for the Promotion of Knowledge and Language Learning
Depositing User:	JUNAINE JASNI -
Date Deposited:	29 Sep 2025 16:18
Last Modified:	29 Sep 2025 16:18
URI:	https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/45268

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