Unit 11: Ethics of Cultural Representation in Language Teaching

7. Case Study for Reflection

Scenario: A teacher uses a lesson about American Thanksgiving but fails to include Indigenous perspectives.
·       What ethical issues arise?
·       How could this lesson be redesigned?
·       What are the risks of a single-narrative approach?
📚 Extension: Watch Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s TED Talk and discuss its relevance to classroom practices.