Aide Chen

Aide Chen is a PhD candidate in Applied Linguistics at Western University, Canada. Before embarking on his doctoral journey, he earned two Master's degrees in Applied Linguistics and TESOL and also a Bachelor's degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages. His research interests include critical applied linguistics, teacher emotions and identities, as well as language teacher education and professional development. His current PhD research explores the anxiety and resilience experiences of early-career English as an Additional Language teachers through a socio-ecological lens.

Publications

Critical Emotional Reflexivity for TESOL: The What, Why, and How
Critical Emotional Reflexivity for TESOL: The What, Why, and How
Aide Chen, Julie S. Byrd Clark. © 2023. 30 pages.
This chapter explores the meaning, significance, and applications of critical emotional reflexivity in order to facilitate TESOL teacher preparation. It begins with historical...
“What Did I Gain From Graduate Studies Abroad?”: An Autoethnographic Lens
“What Did I Gain From Graduate Studies Abroad?”: An Autoethnographic Lens
Aide Chen. © 2022. 15 pages.
This chapter aims to provide critical retrospective insights into the extent to which education can shape one's views, practices, and identities. Focusing on sharing the...