2018
DOI: 10.18823/asiatefl.2018.15.2.3.292
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Celebrating Local, Going Global : Use of Northern Thainess-Based English Lessons

Abstract: In response to the growing interest in the use of local culture in English language teaching (ELT), this current study highlights the positive impacts of northern Thainess-based instructional materials on learners' English learning. With a focus on the northern region of Thailand, a set of instructional innovations for English elementary education was developed based on the context of northern Thainess as voiced by the community through the completion of a questionnaire. The innovations were subsequently imple… Show more

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“…People may consider the same language differently in various cultures, even though they speak the same language. Lack of cultural knowledge in communication can lead to misconceptions that disrupt the flow of contact among parties (Abunab et al, 2017;Kanoksilapatham & Suranakkharin, 2018;Nassar, 2021). These misconceptions might take the shape of biases regarding participants, often known as stereotypes.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…People may consider the same language differently in various cultures, even though they speak the same language. Lack of cultural knowledge in communication can lead to misconceptions that disrupt the flow of contact among parties (Abunab et al, 2017;Kanoksilapatham & Suranakkharin, 2018;Nassar, 2021). These misconceptions might take the shape of biases regarding participants, often known as stereotypes.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Therefore, the course design has to be changed in order to address learners' needs based on the new Damar Isti Pratiwi / Integrating Task-Based Learning and ICT in Reading and Writing Classes in Hybrid Setting framework given. Then, the framework mentions that Thai teachers are suggested to use in-house built materials as a source of innovation and teaching ideas, which consider to language focus and level concerning the integration of local cultures in enhancing students' learning outcomes (Kanoksilapatham & Suranakkharin, 2018;Todd & Keyuravong, 2004). Responding to the education changes, one university in Southern Thailand designs English language curriculum following the CEFR framework.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%