Rethinking Relational Safety in TESOL : A Response to Cook and Dewaele (2026)

Key Points

• The aim is to explore the concept of relational safety and its implications in TESOL contexts.
• Literature review on relational safety concepts
• Qualitative analysis of existing discussions in TESOL
• Theoretical exploration of communication frameworks
• Identifies key factors affecting relational safety in language teaching
• Suggests strategies for enhancing relational safety in TESOL environments
• Recommends approaches for better student-teacher interactions

Abstract