Deborah Azaryad Shechter

Teacher educator and senior lecturer in the Division of Languages at Tel Aviv University.  Deborah teaches English and Turkish with commitment and enthusiasm. A recipient of the Rector’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, she consistently earns top ratings in student evaluations, reflecting her dedication to their learning experience. Deborah’s professional interests include teacher wellbeing and its connection to student wellbeing. A firm believer in the relationship between positive emotions and effective learning, she has developed a three-pillar model for wellbeing in the classroom. Her professional development workshops delivered at universities across Germany, Poland, Portugal, Russia, and Turkey have garnered high praise from participants and hosts alike. An active member of the International Association for the Psychology of Language Learning (IAPLL), Deborah regularly presents her work at international conferences.
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