Unit 11: Ethics of Cultural Representation in Language Teaching
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This
unit explores the ethical responsibilities involved in representing cultures
within the language classroom. It examines the risks of stereotyping, cultural
appropriation, and colonial bias in teaching materials and practices, while
encouraging teachers to foster respectful and accurate intercultural dialogue.
The unit promotes inclusive pedagogy by highlighting strategies for
decolonising curricula, engaging learners critically with cultural content, and
amplifying underrepresented voices. By the end of this unit, students will be
able to recognize ethical dilemmas in cultural representation and develop
practices that support empathy, diversity, and fairness in language education.
2. Ethical Approaches to Teaching Culturally Sensitive Content
Teaching
culture involves making ethical decisions about: ·
Whose cultures are presented (dominant vs. marginalised). ·
How they are portrayed (complex, respectful, accurate vs.
simplistic or tokenistic). Ethical
teaching encourages learners to: ·
Engage critically with cultural content. ·
Reflect on their own assumptions. ·
Value diversity and
difference. Educators
should strive to create a classroom environment that promotes intercultural
empathy and critical thinking.
