Towards the promotion of intercultural competences: telecollaborative conversations between Kuwaiti and Colombian English as a foreign language university students

Alghasab, Maha; Ayure, Claudia Patricia Álvarez

doi:10.1080/09588221.2021.1934483

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“…The chosen example, Unit 13 of "Outcomes," focuses on culture, highlighting the complexities in determining whether the content aligns with learners' interests, needs, and proficiency levels. The principle of connecting language learning experiences to learners' lives outside the classroom holds undeniable value (Alghasab & Alvarez-Ayure, 2021). In this context, discussing universal interests like films, music, and personal preferences carries the potential for meaningful interaction.…”

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Challenges in English for Specific Purposes (Esp) Teaching Materials: A Systematic Review for Modern Learning Environments

2024

GMJ

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This systematic literature review (SLR) examines the evolution, effectiveness, and challenges associated with English for Specific Purposes (ESP) teaching materials, with a focus on their integration of digital technologies, learner-centered design, and cultural inclusivity. Through a comprehensive analysis guided by the PRISMA method, 87 studies from 2000 to 2023 were evaluated. The findings reveal a significant shift towards incorporating digital tools in ESP materials, highlighting the growing emphasis on creating immersive and interactive learning experiences. Additionally, the review underscores the importance of developing materials tailored to the learners' specific needs and cultural contexts, facilitating more meaningful engagement and language acquisition. Despite the observed benefits, challenges such as the necessity for ongoing teacher training and the absence of standardized evaluation frameworks for ESP materials were identified. Recommendations include enhancing digital integration, prioritizing learner-centered and culturally inclusive materials, investing in teacher training, developing evaluation frameworks, fostering collaborative material development, ensuring accessibility, and conducting longitudinal impact studies. This SLR sets a foundation for future research and development in ESP material design and implementation, aiming to support learners' language learning goals and professional aspirations effectively.

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Challenges in English for Specific Purposes (Esp) Teaching Materials: A Systematic Review for Modern Learning Environments

2024

GMJ

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A/synchronous telecollaborative digital media projects: comparative effects on learners’ macro-and micro-level oral proficiency and intercultural competence

Hafour,

De Felice,

Kessler

2023

Computer Assisted Language Learning

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The role of telecollaboration in English language teacher education: a systematic review

Emir,

Yangın-Ekşi

2024

Smart Learn. Environ.

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This study systematically reviews telecollaboration studies conducted between 2013 and 2023 in English language teacher education. This review scrutinized telecollaboration studies conducted in English language teacher education regarding their research focal points, study contexts, and the technological tools employed. The study also aimed to unveil emerging and recurring issues in telecollaboration studies. The findings of the systematic review highlighted the dual emphasis of telecollaboration studies on pedagogical and telecollaborative aspects. As for the pedagogical considerations, this review illustrated that telecollaboration was employed to enhance intercultural competence, techno-pedagogical skills, and instructional design in English language teacher education. Studies focusing on telecollaborative aspects explored telecollaborative competence, task design and implementation, and the challenges associated with telecollaboration in English language teacher education. This systematic review also revealed that partnerships for telecollaborative studies were established in America, Asia, and Europe. This review also explored that telecollaboration studies utilized various synchronous tools for immediate and dynamic interaction and a variety of asynchronous tools to initiate connections, establish rapport, and foster team exchange. In light of the findings, this review explored the role of telecollaboration as a virtual space for developing pedagogical skills, including intercultural competence, techno-pedagogical competence, and instructional design. The transformative role of telecollaboration also emerged from the findings in bridging the gap between pedagogical theory and practical application by increasing awareness and facilitating the application of knowledge to actual or future teaching practice. In addition, the supplementary role of telecollaboration was explored in cultivating telecollaborative competence through adopting various functions such as co-designer, assessor, facilitator, and mediator and engaging in task design and implementation.

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Towards the promotion of intercultural competences: telecollaborative conversations between Kuwaiti and Colombian English as a foreign language university students

Cited by 4 publications

References 29 publications

Challenges in English for Specific Purposes (Esp) Teaching Materials: A Systematic Review for Modern Learning Environments

Challenges in English for Specific Purposes (Esp) Teaching Materials: A Systematic Review for Modern Learning Environments

A/synchronous telecollaborative digital media projects: comparative effects on learners’ macro-and micro-level oral proficiency and intercultural competence

The role of telecollaboration in English language teacher education: a systematic review

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