Cultivating global citizens: shifting the focus from grammar to communication in English as a Foreign Language
Formando ciudadanos del mundo: un giro desde la gramática hacia la comunicación en la enseñanza del inglés como lengua extranjera
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https://doi.org/10.56712/latam.v6i1.3413Palabras clave:
language awareness, EFL, 21st-century skills, education, language proficiencyResumen
The study examines how teaching English as a Foreign Language (EFL) can prepare students to thrive in a globalized world by developing 21st-century skills such as communication, critical thinking, and adaptability. Through semi-structured interviews and classroom observations, the practices of two EFL teachers were analyzed, focusing on promoting intercultural awareness and global citizenship. A case study methodology was employed to deeply explore how these teachers designed and implemented instructional strategies to integrate global skills into language learning. The data collected identified specific approaches and practices that supported the holistic development of students, highlighting the importance of connecting language learning with the competencies needed for life in an interconnected world.
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