Unit 11: Ethics of Cultural Representation in Language Teaching
Conditions d’achèvement
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.
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.
