Sachiko Nakamura is a lecturer at Tamagawa University in Japan and holds a Doctoral degree in Applied Linguistics from KMUTT in Thailand. Her research primarily focuses on language learner emotions, self-regulated learning, and engagement, and it has been published in journals such as
Studies in Second Language Acquisition
,
Language Teaching Research, International Journal of Applied Linguistics
, and
System
. She is the co-editor of the book
Innovation in language teaching: The case of Japan
, published by Palgrave Macmillan, and has contributed chapters for edited books, including the
Routledge handbook of the psychology of language learning and teaching
and
Learner engagement in the language classroom
by Multilingual Matters.

Offers a comprehensive overview of the rapidly expanding field of emotions and emotion regulation in learning

Provides a step-by-step guide for teachers to enhance students' emotion regulation through strategy instruction

Includes situated and authentic examples through teachers' and learners' vignettes