Journal | EL.LE
Journal issue | 4 | 3 | 2015
Research Article | Expanding Horizons, Expanding Pedagogies
Expanding Horizons, Expanding Pedagogies
Re-thinking Methodologies within a ‘World Englishes’ Perspective
Abstract
The present paper aims to stimulate reflection on what learning and teaching English means nowadays in evolving and dynamic social, linguistic and cultural contexts. In the increasingly multilingual contexts which characterize the era of globalization, English becomes a fluid, variable, heterogeneous language, strictly connected to local identities and speakers’ linguistic needs. It is therefore suggested to re-examine traditional pedagogies in light of the changes and innovations which have contributed to expand and diversify English globally. A global language, yet with a myriad of different voices which claim to be heard and recognized. A new pedagogical space for English gradually emerges along with more meaningful roles for inspiring teachers, definitely more aware of new perspectives and implications. The paper attempts to offer new insight with the hope to enlarge traditional teaching horizons and practices.
Published Nov. 1, 2015 | Language: en
Keywords Expanding beliefs • World Englishes • Critical pedagogies • Inspiring teachers
Copyright © 2015 Anna Maria De Bartolo. This is an open-access work distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction is permitted, provided that the original author(s) and the copyright owner(s) are credited and that the original publication is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. The license allows for commercial use. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.
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