“… 22 , 23 As supported by empirical data from multiple studies, 24 , 25 teachers’ equity-oriented pedagogical practices do largely influence students’ learning behavior and psychological engagement, facilitating learners to be intellectually, socially, and psychologically engaged. 26 However, though EFL teachers should shoulder the responsibilities as equity agents, 10 , 27 , 28 inequities are still evident in EFL teachers’ classroom teaching, 29 which mainly reflect in teachers’ dominance in the discourse power over the classroom 30 , 31 and their weak awareness to cater to students’ learning needs. 32 , 33 …”