Araucanía Chilean EFL Teachers' Beliefs Regarding Their Intercultural Mediator Role
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| Title: | Araucanía Chilean EFL Teachers' Beliefs Regarding Their Intercultural Mediator Role |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Maura Klenner-Loebel (ORCID |
| Source: | PROFILE: Issues in Teachers' Professional Development. 2026 28(1):89-104. |
| Availability: | Universidad Nacional de Colombia. Carrera 30 No. 45-03 Ciudad Universitaria, Bogotá, Colombia. Tel: +571-3165000 Ext.16780; Fax: +571-3165000 Ext.16780 or 16773; e-mail: rprofile_fchbog@unal.edu.co; Web site: https://revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/profile/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 16 |
| Publication Date: | 2026 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Elementary Secondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Foreign Countries, Intercultural Communication, English (Second Language), Second Language Instruction, Teacher Attitudes, Language Teachers, Teacher Role, Cultural Awareness, Global Approach, Elementary Secondary Education |
| Geographic Terms: | Chile |
| ISSN: | 1657-0790 2256-5760 |
| Abstract: | The Chilean Ministry of Education has introduced an intercultural communication-oriented approach to teaching EFL in consideration of our globalized society and the local social composition of Chile. Although initial teacher education programs have progressively implemented this approach, in-service teachers have not necessarily been educated regarding their role as intercultural mediators. This study's objective was to analyze the beliefs EFL teachers from the La Araucanía region hold regarding their role as intercultural mediators. A qualitative approach was adopted. Sixteen teachers participated in semi-structured interviews and one focus group. Three beliefs teachers hold regarding the intercultural mediator role: (a) a proponent of positive intercultural attitudes, (b) an expander of intercultural contexts, and (c) a guide in finding purpose in learning. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1501192 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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