Unit 13: Global Ethics in Language Education

2. Cross-Cultural Ethical Considerations in Language Teaching

When teaching in diverse or international settings, educators must:
·       Respect cultural norms and communication styles.
·       Avoid imposing values or practices under the guise of “language proficiency.”
·       Recognize the risk of cultural erasure or assimilation in curriculum design.
🌍 Example: Teaching idiomatic expressions that carry culturally biased assumptions can unintentionally marginalize learners.
🔎 Activity: In small groups, analyse an English textbook and identify potential cultural biases or Western-centric assumptions.