2021
DOI: 10.1108/heed-03-2021-0027
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Intercultural sensitivity and its effects on ELT curricula – Teacher insights

Abstract: PurposeThis qualitative research set out to understand what teachers’ assessments were of the context of teaching as it relates to the curriculum, and what they consider appropriate for an optimal teaching and learning experience in a university english language teaching (ELT) context.Design/methodology/approachQualitative data were deemed required to understand the effects and understanding teachers had of the ELT curriculum as it played out in their teaching context. Focus group interviews and observations w… Show more

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“…Moreover, the speaking activities within this IBLL model have proven instrumental in strengthening learners' language skills, enabling them to navigate the intricacies of the English language with heightened proficiency and linguistic acuity. These findings underscore the significance of interactive and culturally comparative teaching methodologies in language education (Etri, 2022;Sabaliauskienė et al, 2019), emphasizing the multifaceted benefits of encouraging learners to actively participate in discussions and critically analyze linguistic structures.…”
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confidence: 71%
“…Moreover, the speaking activities within this IBLL model have proven instrumental in strengthening learners' language skills, enabling them to navigate the intricacies of the English language with heightened proficiency and linguistic acuity. These findings underscore the significance of interactive and culturally comparative teaching methodologies in language education (Etri, 2022;Sabaliauskienė et al, 2019), emphasizing the multifaceted benefits of encouraging learners to actively participate in discussions and critically analyze linguistic structures.…”
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confidence: 71%
“…In order to further enhance working conditions and productivity, it also refers to an expat's favorable attitude toward cultural differences that may enable him to forge stronger connections and foster understanding with locals (Fong et al, 2020). A program called "cultural sensitivity training" aims to raise participants' awareness and comprehension of cultural differences in order to facilitate more fruitful interactions and communication (Etri, 2022) Using multimedia resources, including videos and online modules, for diversity training movies and e-learning modules offers for flexibility in training delivery. These resources can communicate cultural awareness principles through the use of situations, expert insights, and interviews.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Diversos estudios (Hermosilla et al, 2019) revelan que los estudiantes cuentan con habilidades afectivas para la comunicación intercultural y confirman la importancia de enseñarles a comprender y apreciar otras culturas, un aspecto necesario para el desarrollo de la sensibilidad intercultural. Se discute la necesidad de centrarse en el desarrollo continuo de un marco de sensibilidad intercultural en el contexto de la enseñanza y el desarrollo curricular (Etri, 2022). La necesidad de desarrollar la sensibilidad intercultural en el mundo actual surge de la conjunción de las relaciones económicas, sociales y culturales a largo plazo entre distintos grupos culturales.…”
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“…Studies (Hermosilla et al, 2019) prove that students have affective abilities for intercultural communication and confirm the importance of teaching them to understand and appreciate other cultures, which is important for intercultural sensitivity development. The need to focus on the ongoing development of an intercultural sensitivity framework in the context of teaching and curriculum development is argued (Etri, 2022). The importance of developing intercultural sensitivity in today’s world stems from the unity of long-term economic, social and cultural relationships between different cultural groups.…”
Section: Literature Reviewmentioning
confidence: 99%